Customer Service Representative

***This position is on-site in Minneapolis, MN*** Salary Range: $22 - 25 per hour WHO ARE WE: BlackHawk Industrial provides you with the highest quality industrial products and equipment, offering manufacturing services while creating innovative engineered supply solutions.
We truly believe in the importance of the local relationships with the customers we service.
Our employees have fun every day exceeding the expectations of our customers, suppliers, and shareholders.
We distinguish ourselves as the #1 choice of industrial manufacturers who are in need of Technical Service and Production Savings.
We are BIG ENOUGH TO SERVE, and SMALL ENOUGH TO CARE.
SUMMARY: The Customer Service Representative is responsible for the daily tasks related to all customer accounts and Account Manager needs.
The Customer Service Representative communicates and coordinates with suppliers and Account Managers, while providing quality customer service.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Personally exhibits, recruits and coach's associate’s consistent with Core Behaviors Responsible for promoting culture of safety Respond appropriately and promptly to all customers and Account Manager incoming communications.
Analyze and assess customer needs completely and accurately with efficiency.
Work with suppliers and Account Managers to identify, source, and price appropriate product solutions and provide quotes for product solutions per OS ticket and other BHID response time guidelines.
Process customer orders, Return Material Authorizations and Guaranteed Test Orders and purchase materials to fill customer orders.
Review and maintain P21 portals daily for potential late orders, Return Material Authorizations, items not on a PO and unapproved orders.
Identify and resolve root cause issues by working and communicating with responsible cross functional teams to minimize repetition of the original issue.
Develop a detailed working knowledge of Blackhawk policies, procedures and practices.
Maintain a deep understanding of the BHID systems (including P21, OS ticket, CribMaster, Autocrib, etc.
), suppliers’ systems/websites and usage of those systems.
Perform all work in accordance with the company prescribed ISO processes and procedures utilizing appropriate company systems.
Perform other duties as assigned Perform work in accordance with ISO processes and procedures QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent written and verbal communications skills utilizing phone, email and instant message.
Excellent critical thinking skills to analyze and solve problems.
Diligent and detail oriented.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, shift gears to react to urgent scenarios and meet daily deadlines.
Proficient in and comfortable with basic computer operation.
Ability to learn new software programs as a user.
Experience in industrial field, B2B sales and/customer service.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No direct supervisory responsibility.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 2 year's previous experience in customer service or inside sales preferred.
Experience in industrial distribution preferred.
Experience with Microsoft office suite required.
Experience with vending platforms (CribMaster, Autocrib, etc.
) a plus.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: None required WORK ENVIRONMENT: Employee is regularly required to speak and understand English, stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.
Employees are required to use computers and other equipment.
BENEFITS: Health Insurance BCBS of OK HDHP HSA with Employer match (must meet criteria) Dental and Vision Insurance 401K Plan and Company Match FSA (Full FSA, Limited FSA, and Dependent FSA) Company paid Long Term and Short-Term Disability Company paid basic Life Insurance and AD&D/ Supplemental life and AD&D/Dependent life Ancillary Critical Illness Insurance (Wellness Rider Included) Ancillary Accident Insurance (Wellness Rider Included) Ancillary Hospital Indemnity Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Includes concierge services and travel assistance.
Paid Time Off Holiday Paid Time Off Gym Reimbursement Quarterly Wellness challenge with a chance to win money or prizes Tuition Reimbursement – after 1 year of employment *BlackHawk Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer As part of our BHID policy, we require all potential employees to undergo pre-employment background and drug screening.
This is a standard procedure we follow to ensure a safe and productive work environment.