The Product Specialist I demonstrates solid tool knowledge and has a passion for using tools and equipment. The product specialist I may work individually and/or with a group, verifying conformance to industry and regulatory safety standards; and prepares written test reports. Participate in Product demos, Line Reviews, and assist Category and Sourcing team with product decisions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conducts written test reports from beginning to completion in a web based software program (Platypus).
Provide technical expertise and interact with various entities (Catman, GS, Packaging, etc.) within the organization
Actively participate in product demonstrations and help aid in decision-making process
Assist Product Specialist II and build fixtures
Tests and qualifies product for sale in our retail stores
Functions test tools and equipment
Verifies conformance to industry and regulatory safety standards
Works with electronic testing equipment, small motor dynamometer, environmental chambers, hardness tester, and general hand tools
Prepares written test reports in a web based software program
Participates in the analytical review of new or revised parts, materials, and products; including Pareto charts and Excel graphs.
Become autonomous in Testing and fixture building for their own assignments.
Preparation for product review to include setup of product, customer web reviews, and 1 pager of sales and returns data.
Demonstrates basic tool knowledge and has a passion for using tools and equipment
Participates in Product demos, Line Reviews, and assist Category and Sourcing team with product decisions
Maintenance/Cleaning of Lab.
Occasional overtime required
Additional duties as assigned by manager.
Regular attendance is an essential function of the job.
Scope
Supervises staff - No
Financial Scope - No
Organizational Scope – All US locations/Single Category/Region/District/Distribution Center
Travel – No
Responsible for Maintaining Confidential Information – Yes
corporate corporate corporate The anticipated range for this position is $24.18 – $36.25 per hour depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as early access to pay, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 236 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.