Customer Service Representative

Lumbermens; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k)

Job summary

Lumbermen’s in Cottage Grove, MN is seeking a Customer Service Associate for our Building Materials division. You will act as a call-center-focused teammate, quoting products, entering orders, and supporting customers and vendors to resolve issues promptly.

We value safety-minded, dependable professionals who communicate clearly, collaborate with our employee-owners, and manage multiple tasks with accuracy. Microsoft Office proficiency is preferred; college degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Friendly, professional demeanor.
• Dependable and collaborative with employee owners.
• Ability to move between multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Living Out Lumbermen’s Culture by modeling core values and customer focus.
• Quoting products accurately and timely for customers.
• Managing inventory levels and order data entry.
• Customer/vendor support and timely problem resolution.
• Production collaboration to ensure on-time delivery.
• Product Specialist for a specific category (e.g., James Hardie/Azek/Timbertech).

Skills

Communication

Professional demeanor

Dependable

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma/GED

College degree preferred

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s operates in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Minnesota. A leading distributor and manufacturer, we are driven by our mission to enrich lives by intentionally caring for all who experience us. We are employee owned and relationship powered.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Working at our Cottage Grove facility, the Customer Service Team is working in partnership with our customers and suppliers delivering superior products. This position will specialize in our Building Materials division. Your team will serve as a call center for our Cottage Grove market. Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Living Out Lumbermen’s Culture– Modeling Lumbermen’s core values while creating an atmosphere where Lumbermen’s is 'first choice' of our customers.
• Modeling Safety– Being a safety-minded team player who will contribute to the protection of all employee owners.
• Quoting Products– Generating and delivering product quotes for customers accurately and in a timely manner.
• Managing Inventory– Maintaining and managing inventory stock levels.
• Customer/Vendor Support– Answer incoming customer/vendor inquiries and assisting them in timely problem resolution.
• Order Data Entry– Entering incoming orders received from customers accurately and efficiently.
• Production Collaboration– Working in tandem with the production team to ensure timely completion and delivery of customer orders.
• Product Specialist – Act as the in-house subject matter expert for a specific category with our product lines providing technical assistance externally and internally. Potential product line includes James Hardie/Azek/Timbertech.

At Lumbermen’s, our business is built on relationships. It’s crucial that the person selected to fill this role is a safety-minded team player who gets energy from contributing to collaborative success.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma/GED preferred
• College degree preferred
• Some experience with Distribution & Supply Chain
• 2-5 years’ experience in a professional customer service environment

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Friendly, professional demeanor
• Dependable
• Ability to work cooperatively with fellow employee owners
• Ability to effectively move between a variety of tasks
• Ability to productively manage tasks and complete work accurately in a timely manner
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

WHAT WE OFFER:

Lumbermen’s exists to enrich the lives of people by intentionally caring for all who experience us. You will experience a different kind of work environment and "family" here and help live out the Lumbermen’s promises of committing to those who count on us, doing what's right, exercising sound business practices and earning consideration. Other benefits include:

• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – generous company-funded retirement
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible spending/health savings account
• 401(k)
• The SOURCE – free and confidential support resources for our team
• Ulliance Life Advisor EAP
• Clothing allowance (for applicable roles)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Training and development
• Advancement opportunities

Lumbermen’s is proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace. In addition, Lumbermen’s will not discriminate against any employee or candidate because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify.

Minnesota Hourly Range $24 — $29 USD