Appliance Tester

Position- Appliance Tester

Shift-8:00 am-4:30 pm or 7:30 am-4:00 pm, Monday to Friday (+ some Saturdays).

Looking for a candidate who has a passion for learning as we will provide training and development within this role.

A company's success depends on the knowledge, experience and motivation of the people who work for it. That's why having a great Warehouse Team like Best Buy's is so invaluable. Our distribution teams ensure that our customers get what they order in a timely manner. The warehouse and distribution teams are the engine that keeps Best Buy running.

As an Appliance Tester, you are responsible for testing Appliances to determine whether a unit is defective or operational, and to disposition the unit physically and electronically to the next logical destination. This may include but is not limited to verifying functionality, checking cooling and/or heating temperature, confirming essential accessories, sorting and grading units based on physical and cosmetic condition, accurate processing etc.

Appliance Testers are also responsible for assisting with other technical service or logistics duties as necessary so a successful applicant will have material handling responsibilities and other accountabilities or projects as assigned or required.

As an Appliance Tester, you will…

• Test Appliances (e.g., Washers, Dryers, Ranges, Dishwashers, Refrigerators, Freezers, microwaves etc.) to determine whether a unit is defective or operational.
• Have a basic knowledge of electrical theory since potentially dangerous voltages are involved.
• Know how to safely connect electrical and/or gas appliances in proximity to water.
• Understand the potential hazards and safe handling of motors, microwaves, fans and fan-blades, heating elements and other electrical and mechanical components.
• Have at least a basic knowledge of the operation of some appliances.
• Possess experience in performing functionality tests on appliances.
• Knowledge on performing reset or data wipe on domestic appliances or other equipment.
• Physically and electronically disposition the unit to the next logical destination
• Assist with other technical service duties as necessary
• Take on material handling responsibilities and other accountabilities or projects as assigned or required

We hope you are passionate about…

• Efficiency – Being as quick and accurate as possible with an eye for detail will go a long way
• Safety – While we need to have a succinct and efficient process, ensuring the safety of yourself and teammates is of the utmost importance
• Having fun while being the best – we work hard but play harder.

Here's what we need…

• Minimum 6 months experience working in a service center or similar environment testing electronics, consumer equipment or appliances.
• A least a basic understanding or working knowledge of Electrical or Electronic theory.
• Prior experience or training in Appliance Theory, Testing or Repair would be an asset.
• Mechanical training, knowledge or experience will be an asset.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft applications – Word, Excel, outlook.

• Ability to perform material handling duties (up to 50 lbs. on a consistent basis)

• Compensation will be evaluated on experience and skill

9200 Airport Road, Brampton, ON L6S 6G6