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Hawkins, Inc.

Customer Service Representative

Hawkins, Inc., Sulphur, Louisiana, United States, 70665

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Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributer, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.

The role of the Customer Service Representative is to build relationships with our customers through processing orders and answering requests. The CSR will process orders through a variety of methods including phone, email, and EDI. They will work with internal teams as needed to ensure orders are completed accurately and timely. The CSR needs to demonstrate a strong work ethic, excellent customer service and communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently while being part of a cohesive team. The CSR will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and be able to make decisions autonomously within the policies of the department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Effectively monitor order status, manage incoming calls, emails, and faxes to process customer orders, returns and other requests in a timely manner

Anticipate customer needs and give a high priority to customer satisfaction

Partner with internal customers to fulfill customer needs

Effective written and verbal communication with internal and external customers

Respond to customer complaints, provide appropriate solutions and potential alternatives within policies of the company, and follow up to ensure resolution satisfies customer needs

Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team to successfully complete all work

Utilizes system to maintains new and revised notes/instructions to relay customer specific requirements

Support an environment of continuous improvement

Identify and troubleshoot customer issues and work with internal teams to resolve in a timely and effective manner

Comply with internal and external requirements for customer communications, customer feedback and the corrective action process.

Prioritize needs and adjust accordingly to efficiently manage multiple tasks

Perform other miscellaneous related duties, as needed.

ABOUT YOU

High school diploma or equivalent

3+ years related customer service or supply chain experience preferably in a manufacturing and/or distribution setting

Demonstration of active listening and strong problem-solving skills

MS Office experience required

Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multi-task under various time constraints

Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required

Must be able to organize and handle multiple priorities with a high level of accuracy

Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team

Ability to consistently maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Prior ERP/MRP experience required, JDE preferred

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

TRAVEL Travel not required

EXPECTED COMPENSATION $21.00-22.00.00/hr. + 5% Bonus Eligibility

Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more.Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays.

All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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