Product Specialist - Temp to Hire (Camarillo)

Harbor Freight • Camarillo, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Demonstrates solid tool knowledge and has a passion for using tools and equipment.
• May work individually and/or with a group.
• Verifying conformance to industry and regulatory safety standards.
• Prepares written test reports.
• Participate in Product demos, Line Reviews, and assist Category and Sourcing team with product decisions.
• Works with electronic testing equipment, small motor dynamometer, environmental chambers, hardness tester, and general hand tools.
• Participates in the analytical review of new or revised parts, materials, and products; including Pareto charts and Excel graphs.
• Preparation for product review to include setup of product, customer web reviews, and 1 pager of sales and returns data.

Nice To Haves

• Become autonomous in Testing and fixture building for their own assignments.

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 the 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.

Benefits

• Paid sick time up to 64 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.
• 100 hours of paid holiday time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed