Customer Service Representative in Great Falls, Montana

WE FILLED OUR PEOPLE OPERATIONS ASSISTANT/PAYROLL POSITION INTERNALLY SO NOW WE ARE IN NEED OF A CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE :)ARE YOU SEEKING STABILITY ARE YOU LOOKING FOR MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00AM-5:00PM? ARE YOU RELIABLE, TRAINABLE, WILLING TO LEARN, LOOKING FOR LONG-TERM EMPLOYMENT? DO YOU WANT TO WORK WITH A GREAT GROUP OF CO-WORKERS DO YOU WANT TO MAKE PASTA DREAMS COME TRUE!! PASTA MONTANA HAS A PROMOTE FROM WITHIN CULTURE FIRM BELIEVERS IF WE MAKE OUR EMPLOYEES BETTER, IT MAKE US A BETTER COMPANY!!! :)EMPLOYMENT CONTINGENT UPON COMPLETING AND PASSING A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN DRUG FREE WORK PLACE.The Customer Service Representative is responsible for ensuring all customers receive excellent, accurate and professional service. This includes correct and complete orders, correct pricing and order set up with accurate on-time pickup or delivery. Also must ensure timely and accurate communication regarding customer satisfaction, questions and/or problems. This position interacts directly with customers, team members and suppliers. Pasta Montana team members are expected to maintain a positive work atmosphere through communication and behaving in a manner that is courteous and respectful to all customers, vendors, contractors, co-workers, leads and management. Pasta Montana team members are also expected to have on-time, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and always be aware and pay attention to their surroundings.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSReceives all customer orders and accurately enters orders into computer system, confirming items, pricing, and coordinates delivery/pickup dates with Transportation Manager. Responds to customer orders in a timely manner and coordinates customer complaint procedures.Works closely with Scheduler/Planner and Transportation Manager after receiving customer orders to achieve required product delivery commitments.Communicate with third-party warehouse(s) regarding all aspects of order process, customer pickup/delivery and stock fulfillment orders.Processes customer shipments from third-party warehouse(s) after pickup/delivery and stock fulfillment shipments. Notifies customs of border crossing dates and times for Canadian shipments. Sends customs information to carriers for Canadian load manifest. Responsible for processing and sending advance shipment notification to Canadian customer(s). Creates Canadian load weight sheets.Provides support regarding customer service on all issues.Interact on a daily basis with customers, brokers, sales and warehouse personnel.Provide assistance and customer order information to Sales Department.Assists Sales Department in providing sample product, including Dot Foods Sample Kit preparation and inventory maintenance.Develop positive relationships with customers, learn the customer needs and plans for future growth. Communicate this information with the Sales Department to assist customers in achieving their growth goals.Attend meetings and act as a liaison between Plant Operations and outside sales team members.Resolves customer issues and complaints in a timely manner. Reports all unresolved issues and complaints to other Customer Service Representative, Transportation Manager and/or the Executive Vice President.Performs clerical duties as required. This includes, but is not limited to, answering the telephone, processing EDI transmissions, filing and making delivery/pickup appointments. Consistent maintaining and processing digital shipping document process.Assists with entry of customer orders, confirming orders and pricing, and scheduling delivery/pickup dates (provides copy of order to 3rd party (3PL) warehouse if pertinent to 3PL customers). Interacts on a regular basis with customers, brokers, and warehouse personnel.Assists communication with 3rd party warehouse regarding all aspects of order process, customer pickup or delivery as well as stock fulfillment orders. Processes customer shipments from 3PL warehouses once pickup or delivery is complete as well as stock shipments.Backup for the Transportation Manager. Performs other duties and attends meetings as assigned by the Executive Vice President.QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Education: 2 year’s post-secondary education in business, or equivalent qualifications. Minimum Experience: 3 year’s office experience and 1 year’s experience in the area of customer service. Data entry experience.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be able to work independently and efficiently while prioritizing multiple responsibilities. Ability to learn manufacturing, quality control, and planning processes. Requires excellent written, oral and telephone communication skills. Good mathematical and analytical skills. Ability to work cooperatively with others. The ability to work cooperatively with management and all staff is imperative. Must have good organizational skills and consistently exercise good judgment. Able to communicate effectively and function as a motivated team member in a highly dynamic team setting. Deductive reasoning in conjunction with multi-tasking and good judgement. Able to observe, compare, investigate and resolve issues. Able to learn, troubleshoot and multi-task. Other Qualifications: Efficient in the use of computer automated systems and software. Attention to detail is essential. MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDSSitting Constant Reaching RarelyStanding Occasional Manual Dexterity Frequent Walking Occasional Telephone FrequentKneeling Rarely Computer Screen FrequentBending Rarely Lifting 40lbs Some standing and walking around warehouse distribution center. Some standing and walking around total plant operation and production equipment. Will be sitting for extended periods of time, extensive computer and telephone work. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel as classified. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.PLEASE SUBMIT A CURRENT RESUME ALONG WITH EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION.EMPLOYMENT CONTINGENT UPON COMPLETING AND PASSING A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN DRUG FREE WORK PLACE.