Counterperson

United Refrigeration Inc.; Doraville (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

United Refrigeration Inc. in Doraville, GA is seeking motivated individuals to provide exceptional customer service in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include greeting customers, assisting with orders, and participating in emergency call rotations.

The ideal candidate possesses knowledge of heating and refrigeration, can lift up to 75 pounds, and operates various office equipment. We are committed to providing a safe and clean work environment and encourage maintaining customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Requires moving, lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office machines.
• Basic knowledge of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration is needed.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers promptly and courteously by name.
• Provide professional assistance to customers with orders.
• Participate in After Hours Emergency Call rotation to assist customers.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Education

Basic knowledge of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration

Tools

Forklift

Computer

Job description

Overview

Provide customers with prompt, knowledgeable, and courteous service.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

• Greet customers promptly and courteously by name (if known)
• Answer telephones promptly and courteously identifying yourself and the company
• Provide professional and knowledgeable assistance to customers
• Provide accurate and timely execution of customer’s orders, requests and other services
• Enhance customer orders by asking if other products are needed that were not specifically requested
• Use computer to do invoicing, credits, returns, reclaim, product procurement/replenishment, cash box reconciliation etc.
• Load and unload company, customer and outside carrier vehicles using proper equipment
• Break down and put away stock
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Participate in the After Hours Emergency Call rotation to assist customers when the branch is closed

Other Job Functions

• Follow-through/follow-up on promises and commitments made to customers
• Make deliveries as needed
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe work environment inside and out; i.e., empty trash, sweep floors, clean bathroom(s), etc.
• Maintain current vendor catalogs, cross-references, price sheets, literature and specification data, and MSDS sheets
• Perform related jobs as required

Qualifications

Physical Demands

• Requires moving, lifting, and carrying up to 75 pounds
• Requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, stretching and ability to climb ladders
• Requires exposure to chemicals and solvents
• Requires manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination for data input

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to cross-reference and recommend substitute products
• Ability to get along with customers and other employees, follow directions and work under pressure

Equipment

• Must be able to operate computer and other office machines such as fax, calculator, photocopier and so on
• Fork lift

Education/Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration
• Learn and understand United’s product offering as well as rest of industry
• Attend product seminars provided “in-house” and trade education groups (RSES, ACCA, ARW, etc.) and vendors.

Work Conditions

• Overtime required during off-season and mandatory during season and inventory
• Saturdays as required by location and season.
• Heated store area
• Unheated warehouse area
• Concrete floors