Call Center Support I

J.B. Hunt Transport; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a Call Center Support I in Lowell, Arkansas. Under close supervision, you will route calls, answer questions, and resolve basic problems while delivering first-in-class customer service.

Responsibilities include handling inbound inquiries via phone, email, or chat, resolving issues, following procedures, and working with teams to improve logistics knowledge and customer satisfaction. This role emphasizes teamwork, learning, and professional development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 1 year of customer service experience.
• College coursework and/or 1 year of experience in customer service or help desk.
• Ability to work both individually and as a team.
• Experience in the transportation industry.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of J.B. Hunt.
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations to provide excellent service.
• Effective communication across mediums.
• Maintain professionalism with difficult individuals.

Responsibilities

• Answer inbound customer service calls and inquiries via telephone, email, or chat; provide first-level responses, troubleshoot issues, and redirect calls as needed.
• Administer programs, projects, or processes specific to the operating unit served.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development activities to grow within the industry.
• Research and report on client complaints, help resolve them, and ensure timely resolution; follow up with internal teams for feedback.
• Identify issues and determine appropriate action for resolution.
• Respond to routine correspondence following established procedures not requiring management review.
• Understand and implement administrative, application, or software systems, procedures, policies, and practices.
• Communicate with people inside and outside the organization to address questions and concerns.
• Collaborate with team and partners to resolve challenges and develop logistics knowledge.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

GED (Required)

High School Diploma (Required)

Associates: Business Administration/Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title:

Call Center Support I

Department:

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

Arkansas

City:

Lowell

Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job Summary:

Under close supervision, this position will support internal and external clients and customers by routing phone calls, answering questions, and resolving basic problems, while providing first in class customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Answer inbound customer service calls and inquiries via the telephone, email, or chat; provide first-level response, troubleshoot issues, resolve basic technical problems, and redirect phone calls when appropriate
• Administer programs, projects, and/or processes specific to the operating unit served
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development activities focused on enhancing skills and abilities to grow within the industry
• Research and report on client complaints, help resolve client complaints, and ensure that problems can be resolved in a timely manner; monitor and follow-up with internal teams for feedback on outstanding complaints
• Identify employee, client, or customer issues and determine appropriate course of action for effective resolution
• Receive and respond to routine correspondence following established procedures not requiring management review
• Understand and implement administrative, application, or software systems, procedures, policies, and practices
• Communicate with people within and outside of the organization (answering questions, addressing concerns, resolving basic problems, etc.)
• Collaborate with team and internal business partners to resolve basic challenges and develop useful knowledge becoming fluent in the language of logistics and transportation

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 1 year of customer service-related experience and/or military equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• College coursework experience and/or 1 year of experience within customer service or help desk atmosphere
• Ability to work both individually and as a team
• Ability to use a logical approach to derive a specific conclusion from general ideas
• Experience in the transportation industry
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of J.B. Hunt
• Proficient Computer Skills including Microsoft Office Suit (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations to provide excellent service
• Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas through various mediums
• Ability to maintain professionalism while dealing with difficult individuals

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education:

Associates: Business Administration/Management, GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience:

Clerical/Administrative, Customer Service/Account Manager

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.