Customer Service Representative (12-Month Maternity Leave Coverage)

Mauser Packaging Solutions; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions is hiring for a temporary, full-time Customer Service role in Edmonton to cover a 12-month maternity leave. You will build relationships with customers, manage orders, and coordinate with sales and operations to resolve issues.

The role demands 3–5 years’ customer service experience, strong communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. ERP experience (SAP/Sage) is required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years customer service experience preferred or required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Problem solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy within work.
• Ability to work with all areas of the business including plant and sales personnel.

Responsibilities

• Establish and grow relationships with customers by communicating, advocating and resolving issues.
• Responsible for order entry and/or maintenance for assigned accounts.
• Effectively handle inbound phone calls from current and potential customers.
• Communicate and follow up on order confirmations, changes and cancellations to both customers and internal team members.
• Understand customer needs and requirements by providing exceptional customer service.
• Determine efficient shipping methods for order fulfillment and track orders to ensure they are shipped and delivered in a timely manner.
• Review plant delivery schedules versus requested dates and resolve any conflicts.
• Track and communicate any changes and potential service issues to the customer.
• Inform sales and operations of any unresolved service issues; Recommends corrective action to customer issues as necessary.
• Ensures that any customer complaints have been resolved in a satisfactory manner obtaining guidance/approval from supervisor when necessary.
• Communicate with Sales Representatives, Purchasing, and Management as needed.
• Process claims which includes any shortages, damages, quality issues and any miscellaneous items.
• Initiate the issuing of credits, return authorizations and pallet returns.
• New account information entry as well as maintaining accurate information on current accounts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Office software

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP (SAP/Sage)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Establish and grow relationships with customers by communicating, advocating and resolving issues.
• Responsible for order entry and/or maintenance for assigned accounts.
• Effectively handle inbound phone calls from current and potential customers
• Communicate and follow up on order confirmations, changes and cancellations to both customers and internal team members.
• Understand customer needs and requirements by providing exceptional customer service
• Determine efficient shipping methods for order fulfillment and track orders to ensure they are shipped and delivered in a timely manner.
• Review plant delivery schedules versus requested dates and resolve any conflicts. Track and communicate any changes and potential service issues to the customer.
• Inform sales and operations of any unresolved service issues; Recommends corrective action to customer issues as necessary.
• Ensures that any customer complaints have been resolved in a satisfactory manner obtaining guidance/approval from supervisor when necessary.
• Communicate with Sales Representatives, Purchasing, and Management as needed.
• Process claims which includes any shortages, damages, quality issues and any miscellaneous items.
• Initiate the issuing of credits, return authorizations and pallet returns.
• New account information entry as well as maintaining accurate information on current accounts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years customer service experience preferred required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Problem solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy within work.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills.
• ERP experience required (ex. SAP, Sage).
• Ability to work with all areas of the business including plant and sales personnel.

This is a temporary full-time position covering a maternity leave, with an anticipated duration of 12 months. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the team during this period.

About Us

Do you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development?

Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company.

Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team.

At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company that’s always striving to innovate and serve customers better and help them be better stewards of the environment.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just beginning your career there’s a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us!

Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.