Customer Service Representative - UniFirst
UniFirst Corporation3 months ago
Bangor, ME, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
UniFirst is seeking a dedicated Customer Service Representative to join our team. You will be a key player in delivering outstanding customer service as a liaison between customers and the company. Schedule: 5-day work week (Saturday and Sunday off). We have an immediate opening and provide on the job training.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist customers by answering questions related to accounts, procedures, and services by telephone or email.
- Provide excellent customer service to both customers and UniFirst personnel.
- Perform accounts receivable duties: calling on outstanding accounts, processing credits and exchanges, and resolving account conflicts through UniFirst’s escalation process.
- Partner and provide administrative support to UniFirst’s Sales Department.
- Perform basic data entry and other administrative duties.
Required Qualifications
- 2 years of Customer Service experience in an administrative setting is preferred.
- Prior Accounts Receivable experience is highly encouraged.
- High School diploma or GED equivalent is recommended.
- Verbal & written communication skills: professional telephone and email etiquette.
- Essential skills: active listener, responsive, and personable.
- Computer skills: proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, TEAMS, etc).
- Time management and organizational skills with attention to detail.
- A collaborative, team-player capable of working independently.
- Problem solver in a dynamic environment.
- Comfortable performing basic mathematical skills (i.e. adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, etc.).
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally carry parcels or packages, walk short distances, and sit for extended periods.
Benefits & Perks
- On the job training
- 401K with Company Match
- Profit Sharing
- Health Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Direct Payroll Deposit
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 30% Employee Discount
- Employee Referral Bonuses
Required Skills
problem-solving
communication
administrative support
time management
customer service
teamwork
data entry
accounts receivable
active listening
Microsoft Office