Bilingual Customer Service Representitive

Carlton-Farms; Minnesota; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlton Farms in Carlton, Oregon, is seeking a Bilingual Customer Service Representative who handles phone and email orders, entering orders accurately and resolving questions about products, pricing and delivery. Fluency in English and Spanish is required to serve Carlton Farms' Spanish-speaking customer base and support growth.

The role blends order entry with problem follow-through and day-to-day relationship building.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Spanish, spoken and written.
• 1 year of customer service or order entry experience required.
• Food, agriculture or manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication in both languages.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming customer calls and emails in English and Spanish.
• Take customer orders and enter them the same day they are received.
• Meet daily order deadlines.
• Help customers find solutions for delivery and products.
• Answer product, pricing, availability and delivery questions, and follow up as needed.
• Adhere to pricing provided by sales or general manager.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Order entry

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Google Suite

ERP system

Multi-line phone

Job description

Description

General Description

The Bilingual Customer Service Representative is the first point of contact for Carlton Farms customers who place orders by phone and email. This position takes and enters orders accurately, answers product, pricing and delivery questions, and supports the outside sales team so customers receive the right product on time. Fluency in English and Spanish is required to serve and grow Carlton Farms' Spanish-speaking customer base. The role is a mix of order entry, follow-through on problems, and day-to-day relationship building with customers who call in regularly.

Job Duties

• Answer incoming customer calls and emails in both English and Spanish in a courteous, professional and timely manner.
• Take customer orders and enter them accurately the same day they are received.
• Need to place orders in time to meet daily order deadlines.
• Help customers find solutions for the products they wish to order, in terms of both timely delivery and desired product.
• Answer product, pricing, availability and delivery questions, and follow up on anything that cannot be answered on the first call.
• Adhere to pricing provided by the sales manager or general manager.

Requirements

Requirements/ Skills

• Bilingual required. Fluent in both English and Spanish, spoken and written.
• 1 year of customer service, inside sales or order entry experience required. Food, agriculture or manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both languages.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in order entry.
• Ability to stay organized and calm during high call volume and shifting priorities.
• Problem-solving mindset with the willingness to follow through until the customer has an answer.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Works well in a team environment and enjoys working with people.

Technology, Equipment, Certifications (i.e. 10-key, phone, chopper)

• Strong computer skills required. Microsoft Office Suite experience required (Word, Excel).
• Google Suite experience preferred.
• Order entry or ERP system experience preferred.
• Multi-line phone and email proficiency.

Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions

• Ability to sit and work at a computer keyboard, monitor and telephone for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to speak clearly on the phone for extended periods throughout the day.
• Full-time, Monday through Friday, onsite in Carlton, Oregon.