What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electronics Testing and Data Destruction Specialist position at Sadoff Brand?
An Electronics Testing and DD Specialist plays a critical role in our electronics resale and wholesale operations. Primary responsibilities will include testing, evaluating, and preparing various electronic devices, including computers, laptops, servers, and mobile devices, for resale or wholesale. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring data destruction to protect customer privacy and adhering to industry standards for quality assurance. We are a family owned company where people and culture matter! We offer a great benefit package and great wages.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists in training personnel as needed or directed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Electronics Testing and Evaluation: Conduct thorough testing and evaluation of a wide range of electronic devices, including computers, laptops, servers, and mobile devices. Identify and document any issues or defects and determine the overall condition and functionality of each device.
- Data Destruction: Follow secure and thorough data destruction procedures on all electronic devices to ensure customer data privacy and compliance with applicable data protection regulations. Utilize industry-standard data wiping tools and techniques.
- Resale and Wholesale Preparation: Prepare tested and data-wiped electronic devices for resale or wholesale, ensuring they are in optimal condition and properly packaged for shipment or sale.
- Quality Assurance: Enforce strict quality control standards to guarantee the highest quality of refurbished and resold electronics. Ensure that all devices meet the established quality criteria and perform final checks before releasing them for resale or wholesale.
- Inventory Management: Maintain an organized inventory of tested, evaluated, and refurbished electronic devices. Update inventory records accurately and promptly to track device status and availability.
- Market Research: Stay updated on the latest trends, pricing, and demand for various electronic devices in the resale market. Provide insights and recommendations to optimize pricing and inventory strategies.
OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Troubleshooting and Repairs: Collaborate with the repair team to troubleshoot and resolve issues found during testing and evaluation, ensuring that devices meet quality standards before resale.
- Mobile Device Evaluation: Specialize in the evaluation and testing of mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets. Assess their condition, functionality, and cosmetic appearance to determine appropriate resale values.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Extensive knowledge of electronics components and hardware
- Thorough knowledge of electronic systems and system communication
- Excellent Organizational skills, attention to detail and time management skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills to understand instructions, applicable safety regulations, and to maintain records.
- Ability to interact professionally with customers.
- Knowledgeable about company’s products and services, and customer-related policies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced environment
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.
- Works well independently and inside a team environment
- Ability to act as a team player.
- Ability to learn quickly and to creatively solve new problems.
- Ability to negotiate and settle differences quickly and peacefully.
- Ability to compile information and make decisions.
- Ability to follow instructions and learn from mistakes.
- Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
- Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
- Thorough understanding of material and/or process being inspected.
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
- Must pass a background check based on R2 standards for handling sensitive data
- One to two years of related experience.
- Preferred
- Supervisory experience
- Preferred
- Professional designations in computer CompTIA A or similar
- Preferred
- Satisfactorily pass forklift driving training program or demonstrate safe handling of forklift in an on-site test
- Experience safely using forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks
- Highly preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to regularly lift, carry and move up to 25 pounds at a time.
- Must be able, on occasion, to lift, carry and move up to 50 pounds at a time.
- Able to complete physically demanding work.
- Good hand-eye-foot coordination and sense of balance.
- Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the entire body. This will include climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, carrying, and stooping.
- Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.
- Prolonged periods standing and/or walking
- Ability to perform repetitive movements over long periods of time.
- Must be able to work on components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
- Must be able to visually inspect equipment.
- Excellent depth perception and reaction time.
- Must be able to see details at close range.
- Must be able to wear protective equipment for eye/ear/feet.
- Ability to maintain single-task focus and situational awareness.
- Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises and smells associated with the plant.
