Customer Service Associate

Maersk; Peabody (MA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k + Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a Customer Service Associate to handle incoming calls and deliver exceptional service. This role tracks, traces, enters, and updates shipments while supporting Maersk stations and agents.

Candidates should have at least 1 year in customer service, strong communication skills, and proficiency with MS Excel. The position may require in-office work with potential remote days, as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication and problem-solving skills.
• Technological aptitude using the internet and online tools such as MS Excel.
• Ability to multitask.
• Excellent organizational skills with emphasis on detail.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls and provide excellent customer service to all callers.
• Monitor and respond to customer inquiries received through email.
• Make outgoing calls to follow up on shipment status, resolve issues, and update customers.
• Track, trace, enter, and update shipments.
• Assist and support Maersk stations and cartage agents.
• Master outside customer applications.
• Follow published procedures and work instructions for NCS accounts and bring modifications to management’s attention.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

High School or better

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

About Us:

As a company, we promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and value the trust it allows us to build with customers and employees alike. Our focus on our people is what sets us apart and keeps our customers coming back to work with us!

If you are seeking to be a part of a family, this is the place for you!

Maersk Logistics & Services USA, Inc. handles end-to-end warehousing and distribution logistics needs utilizing our strategic network of storage facilities. Our facilities are capable of receiving, storing, processing and dispatching cargo, so we can build flexibility and resilience into the supply chain process. Our integrated solutions allow us to be prepared for supply chain risks, so we can plan distribution to better achieve lead time and goals despite unexpected conditions. Our extensive experience, connections, and deep expertise across different sectors, industries, and transportation modes, means we can be counted on for process excellence that will save time and money.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Customer Service Associate is responsible for answering incoming calls and providing excellent customer service. They monitor and respond to customer inquiries. They track, trace, enter, and update shipments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Answer incoming calls and provide excellent customer service to all callers
• Monitor and respond to customer inquiries received through email
• Make outgoing calls to follow up on shipment status, resolve issues, and update customers
• Track, trace, enter, and update shipments
• Assist and support Maersk stations and cartage agents
• Master outside customer applications
• Follow published procedures and work instructions for NCS accounts and bring modifications to management’s attention
• Perform other duties as assigned

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent oral and written communication and problem-solving skills
• Technological aptitude using the internet and online tools such as MS Excel
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent organizational skills with emphasis on detail

EDUCATION:

• High School or better

EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year of customer service experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is a clerical administrative position in a professional office setting. The employee is frequently required to sit. Occasionally stand, walk, use hands, stoop, bend, and reach. Extensive use of a phone and a PC is required. The position may be required to work remotely at times.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The above information in this 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. Individuals may perform other duties assigned, including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload. For the NET, exposed to ambient weather conditions

Company Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k + Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)
• And more!

Pay Range:

$24.00 - $25.00 *

*The above-stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

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