Customer Service Associate

zoro; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Maternity support

Adoption assistance

Therapy sessions

Paid time off

Company holidays

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Office perks

Descripción de la vacante

Zoro is seeking a Customer Service Associate in Chicago. The role supports customers across phone and ticket channels, resolves inquiries, and processes orders and returns to ensure a seamless experience.

You will complete an 8-week virtual training starting January 18, 2027, with shifts Tue-Sat or Mon-Fri in CDT. Compensation starts at $17.75/hour, with increases and a yearly $3,000 bonus, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Formación

• At least 1 year of Customer Service or related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with CRM systems and customer service tools.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to attend 8-week virtual training starting January 18, 2027.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsabilidades

• Handle multi-channel customer inquiries via phone and notes.
• Assist customers with placing orders, tracking shipments, returns.
• Develop knowledge of products and processes to provide correct info.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues; escalate when needed.
• Document interactions in the ticketing system.
• Maintain professional communication and follow up.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

CRM software

Problem solving

Educación

High School diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

CRM software

Descripción del empleo

Company Summary

Zoro.com is a leading eCommerce platform offering nearly 12 million tools, parts and supplies for our business customers. Launched in 2011, we brought a B2C-like experience to the B2B industry, and continue to be at the forefront of digital innovation at the intersection of technology and distribution. We have rapidly grown to over $1 billion in annual revenue and we’re just getting started!

Job Summary

As a Customer Service Associate at Zoro, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional service to our customers by promptly and accurately resolving their inquiries or issues. Your primary objective will be to deepen the relationship with Zoro customers and drive loyalty and sales by providing a seamless and satisfactory customer experience through efficient communication and problem-solving skills.

There are multiple shifts available for this position

• Tuesday - Saturday CDT 7:00am - 3:30pm
• Tuesday - Saturday CDT 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Tuesday - Saturday CDT 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Monday - Friday CDT 7:00am - 3:30pm
• Monday - Friday CDT 7:30am - 4:00pm
• Monday - Friday CDT 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Monday - Friday CDT 9:30am - 7:00pm
• Monday - Friday CDT 12:30pm - 9:00pm

Start Date and Training

Must be able to complete training for 8 weeks beginning January 18th, 2027.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work in a fast‑paced multi‑channel environment, following an assigned work schedule based on business needs.
• Customer Support: Provide exceptional customer service via phone by addressing inquiries, resolving complaints, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Good written communication skills are required for note taking and submitting tickets.
• Order Processing: Assist customers with placing orders, tracking shipments, processing returns, and managing account information.
• Resource Knowledge: Develop a comprehensive understanding of our process resources, products, and services to effectively address customer questions in order to provide the correct information.
• Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues promptly and efficiently, escalating complex matters to the appropriate department when necessary.
• Communication : Maintain clear and professional communication with customers and internal teams, ensuring accurate information exchange and timely follow‑up.
• Quality Assurance: Adhere to company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with quality standards and service level agreements.
• Documentation: Accurately document customer interactions, including inquiries, resolutions, and feedback, in the appropriate system/tools.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• At least 1 year of Customer Service or related experience, preferably in a fast‑paced environment such as a contact center
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to listen & convey information clearly and effectively
• Proficient in using customer service hardware and software, CRM (customer relationship management) systems, and other relevant tools preferred
• Strong problem‑solving, critical thinking and decision‑making skills, with the ability to think quickly
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to attend the 8‑week training sessions virtually Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm CDT from January 18th, 2027.
• Reliable Transportation

Compensation

This position is hourly. Pay starts at $17.75/hour with the potential to earn $18.00 after your first three months*, and $18.25/hour after six months**.

*Upon completion of new hire onboarding **After meeting all performance metrics for three consecutive months

Yearly bonus of $3,000 - paid out in two halves.

Total Rewards

Zoro’s total compensation plan includes our Zoro Incentive Plan (ZIP) that is designed to foster and reward our team members for strong performance. Total compensation will be highly competitive.

In addition to competitive compensation, Zoro offers comprehensive benefits and perks including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non‑birth parents. We also support growing your family through access to adoption assistance program
• 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist and Wellhub portal membership to support your mental and emotional wellbeing
• At least 18 paid time off days annually for full‑time employees and 6 company holidays per year
• 6% company contribution to a 401K Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required
• Tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and access to financial counseling, education, and tools
• Charitable Gift Program - match gift to an eligible educational, cultural, community health, and human service organizations
• Employee discounts and admission to various civic and cultural institutions around Chicago
• Zoro office perks including coffee bar, beer on tap, unlimited snacks