Customer Service Associate - Automotive Finishes

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Health benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company in Peoria, IL is seeking a part-time Customer Service Associate to support deliveries, customer interactions, and in-store service. You will prepare orders, load/unload, operate warehouse equipment, and process sales at the POS, while maintaining safety and inventory controls.

Eligible for bonus depending on performance; benefits include health plans and paid time off. Work hours align with branch schedule, Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with flexibility as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 70 lbs on occasion.
• Willing to work all scheduled hours, Monday–Friday.

Responsibilities

• Prepare orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule in a safe and timely manner.
• Load and unload products from deliveries.
• Operate warehouse vehicles and equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Assist customers in person and over the phone.
• Process sales transactions at the POS accurately and consistently.
• Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace and optimize space utilization.
• Ensure stockroom organization and inventory controls.
• Operate color retrieval and paint mixing equipment as needed.
• Complete monthly and quarterly safety training.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

POS register

Job description

The Customer Service Associate is responsible for delivering products to customers from Sherwin-Williams branches using Company vans or pick-up trucks. The Customer Service Associate ensures deliveries are complete, packed correctly, and safely delivered to the correct customer. The Customer Service Associate is responsible for receiving and preparing orders and safely moving and loading. This position is also expected to provide customer service, monitor inventory, and operate color retrieval and paint mixing machine equipment, as needed.

The individual selected for this role will be expected to work at Automotive Finishes #9328 located at 2112 W Townline Road, Peoria, IL 61615.

This is a part‑time position. The work schedule will align with the branch's hours of operation of Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Specific working hours will be determined based on business needs and are subject to change.

This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company's applicable plans.

This position is eligible for health benefits, such as prescription savings and virtual physician visits, retirement and saving benefits. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including vacation, holidays, and military leave.

Job duties involve contact with customers, which may include minors; and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, store merchandise and other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's customers, staff, employees, vendors, contractors, and the general public.

• Prepare orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule in a safe and timely manner (load, pack, wrap, label, ship)
• Load and unload products from deliveries
• Operate and maintain warehouse vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to forklifts, hand trucks/pallet jacks, carts, etc.
• Assist customers in person and over the phone
• Process sales transactions in the POS accurately and consistently with policies and procedures
• Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers
• Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization
• Follow quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Ensure that the stockroom is organized
• Operate color retrieval and paint mixing machine equipment as needed
• Comply with inventory control procedures and assist with physical inventory process
• Complete Monthly and Quarterly Safety Training

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
• Must have a valid, unrestricted driver's license
• Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. on occasion
• Must be willing to work all scheduled hours, with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have at least a High School diploma or GED
• Have at least one (1) year of work experience using material handling equipment (for example forklifts (stand and sit), pallet jacks, hand trucks, order pickers, vacuum‑hoists, drum dollies, conveyor belts, etc.)
• Have at least one (1) year of work experience in customer service, retail, or sales

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