Product Tester

Posted 4 Days Ago
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Brampton, ON, CAN
Hybrid
18-19 Hourly
Entry level
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • eCommerce • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Retail • Analytics
Best Buy's purpose is to enrich lives through technology. We do that by leveraging our tech expertise and human touch.
The Role
Test, diagnose, and process consumer electronics (smartphones, tablets, gaming devices); perform data wiping/factory resets; disposition units for refurbishment, resale, recycling, or repair; document results; maintain quality, privacy (PIPEDA) compliance, and organized workflows in a fast-paced operational environment.
Summary Generated by Built In

You'll Love It Here! We're Hiring a Product Tester

As a Product Tester, you'll play a key role in assessing, validating, and processing consumer electronics within our fast-paced Geek Squad City environment. You'll thoroughly test devices to determine functionality, accurately process units through the appropriate workflow, and help prepare products for their next stage, including refurbishment or resale when applicable. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technology work, troubleshooting, and working in a dynamic operational setting.

Shift Requirements

  • Monday to Friday, with Saturday flexibility required

  • 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM

What You'll Do as a Product Tester

Product Testing & Device Processing

  • Test and evaluate a variety of consumer electronics, including smartphones, tablets, gaming products, wearable technology, and related accessories.

  • Determine whether products are operational, defective, or require further inspection or repair.

  • Process and accurately disposition devices through the appropriate workflow.

  • Perform data wiping and factory resets while ensuring customer information is securely removed.

  • Prepare devices for refurbishment, resale, recycling, or repair as required.

  • Support additional technical service activities and special projects as assigned.

Technical Support & Quality Assurance

  • Assist with device testing, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair processes.

  • Conduct functional testing on returned, refurbished, and pre-owned electronics.

  • Verify product quality and ensure units meet operational standards.

  • Maintain compliance with privacy and data security requirements, including PIPEDA.

  • Accurately document testing outcomes and system updates.

Operational Support

  • Safely perform material handling duties involving products and equipment up to 50 lbs.

  • Maintain organized work areas and adhere to established operational procedures.

  • Utilize internal systems and tools to track workflows, testing results, and inventory movement.

What We're Looking For

  • Minimum 6 months of experience in a service centre, repair depot, refurbishment facility, or similar technical environment.

  • Minimum 6 months of experience testing, troubleshooting, or repairing consumer electronics.

  • Experience working with mobile devices, tablets, gaming products, or other consumer technology is considered an asset.

  • Knowledge of privacy and data protection requirements, including PIPEDA.

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

  • Comfortable performing repetitive tasks with a high degree of accuracy.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to consistently lift and move products weighing up to 50 lbs.

Education

  • Grade 12 diploma or equivalent required.

  • Consumer Electronics, Electronics Technology, Computer Studies, or a related technical program is considered an asset.

Why You'll Love It Here

  • Competitive compensation and benefits.

  • Employee discounts on the latest technology.

  • Fun, inclusive, and supportive team environment.

  • Opportunities to develop and expand your technical skills.

  • Hands-on experience working with a wide range of consumer electronics.

  • Career growth opportunities within a leading technology and retail organization.

Join Our Amazing Team!

We're looking for passionate, detail-oriented team members who enjoy working with technology and take pride in delivering high-quality results. If you're excited by the opportunity to test, troubleshoot, and process a variety of consumer electronics in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Base pay range

Hourly pay rate: $18.00 - $18.68

Pay may vary by province. Pay listed is for the location advertised.

 

9200 Airport Road, Brampton, ON L6S 6G6

This posting is for a vacancy.

Skills Required

  • Minimum 6 months experience in a service centre, repair depot, refurbishment facility, or similar technical environment.
  • Minimum 6 months experience testing, troubleshooting, or repairing consumer electronics.
  • Experience working with mobile devices, tablets, gaming products, or other consumer technology.
  • Knowledge of privacy and data protection requirements, including PIPEDA.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
  • Comfortable performing repetitive tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to consistently lift and move products weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
  • Consumer Electronics, Electronics Technology, Computer Studies, or a related technical program.

Best Buy Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Best Buy and has not been reviewed or approved by Best Buy.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability, mental health resources, FSAs, and specialized programs like virtual physical therapy, second opinions, and an LGBTQIA+ health platform. Wellness initiatives and counseling access broaden the overall support.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off includes holidays, floating holidays, bereavement, and paid volunteer time, with a Well-being Sabbatical offering extended time away. Parental leave and caregiver pay further extend time-off flexibility alongside adoption and childcare supports.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Quarterly performance bonuses and an annual recognition bonus provide additional earnings opportunities for eligible full-time employees and many part-timers working sufficient hours. A tiered pay structure links progression to role certification, location, and performance metrics.

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The Company
HQ: Richfield, MN
85,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1966

What We Do

At Best Buy, millions of customers rely on us to deliver the technology they need to learn, work, and stay connected. As a member of the Digital, Analytics & Technology team, we contribute to solving the ever-changing technological challenges of both our customers and our fellow employees. We are a collaborative, agile team that empowers its people by encouraging diversity of thought and passion while providing strong leadership and mentorship. We enrich lives through technology by leveraging our unique combination of tech expertise and human touch to meet our customers’ everyday needs, whether they come to us online, visit our stores or invite us into their homes. With over 1,000 stores and over 100,000 employees in the United States and Canada, we solve key human needs in the areas of productivity, security, health, entertainment, connectivity, and more.

Why Work With Us

Millions of customers rely on Best Buy to deliver the technology they need to learn, work, and stay connected. As a member of the Digital, Analytics & Technology team, you will contribute to solving the ever-changing technological challenges of both our customers and your peers. Work with a collaborative team that empowers its people.

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