Account Specialist (CSR)

Palmer Logistics; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Voluntary Critical Illness

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Palmer Logistics is seeking an Account Specialist to be the primary interface with customers, ensuring orders are processed accurately and in line with contracts. The role emphasizes strong communication with warehouse operations and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to service excellence.

You'll support invoice accuracy, respond to inquiries, and collaborate with teams to meet productivity goals. A minimum of 2 years in logistics customer service is preferred; a flexible schedule is

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of customer service experience in logistics/3PL
• Flexible work schedule including early, late, and weekends
• Technical skills with ability to work in multiple warehouse management systems
• Detail-oriented and able to perform basic math functions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Process customer orders in accordance with company and customer requirements and ensure accuracy
• Invoice and verify rates per contractual warehouse agreement
• Address customer complaints in a timely manner and escalate to management as needed
• Research discrepancies in inventory as needed
• Maintain good relationships with customers via email and/or phone in a courteous, efficient manner
• Follow established company policies and procedures
• Collaborate with office and warehouse personnel to meet productivity goals
• Perform additional functions as assigned by management

Skills

Customer service experience

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Customer-focused

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Our Customer Service Team

Are you ready to make an impact in a clerical role with a growing international logistics organization?

Palmer Logistics, now part of H. Essers, is seeking skilled Account Specialists to join our customer service team and contribute to the team's success. Since 1928, H. Essers has grown from a single truck into a leading international logistics provider with more than 7,500 employees. Together with Palmer Logistics, we are building on a shared commitment to safety, operational excellence, customer partnerships, innovation and continuous improvement.

This position offers the opportunity to build strong customer relationships, deliver solutions that make a positive impact for customers and the company, and help shape the future of our U.S. warehouse operations.

Position Summary

The Account Specialist is responsible for being the primary interface with our customers, ensuring procedures are followed, and customer requirements are met in the processing of their orders. Account Specialists will serve as an intermediary between the customer and our warehouse operations while implementing best practices that support the continued growth of Palmer Logistics and H. Essers. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, proactive, customer-focused individual who is proficient in Warehouse Management Systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Pay Rate:

$18.00 - $19.00 per hour depending on experience and knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing customer orders in accordance with company and customer requirements ensuring accuracy.
• Invoicing and verifying rates per contractual warehouse agreement.
• Address customer complaints in a timely manner and escalation to management as needed.
• Research discrepancies in inventory as needed.
• Maintain a good relationship with customers via email and/or phone in a courteous, efficient matter.
• Follow established company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with office and warehouse personnel to meet productivity goals.
• Perform any additional functions as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of customer service experience in logistics/3PL is a plus.
• Flexible work schedule: must be able to come in early, stay late, and/or work weekends depending on operational needs.
• Technical skills with ability to work in multiple warehouse management systems.
• Detail-oriented and capable of performing basic math functions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Palmer Logistics and H. Essers are an Equal Opportunity Employer