Customer Service Representative

Cornerstone Building Brands; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits starting day 1

401k

PTO

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands invites you to join a Customer Service Representative role near Detroit Lakes, MN. You will support direct customers with product and service inquiries, enter orders for production, and work closely with sales to ensure accurate, timely delivery.

The position emphasizes professional communication, problem-solving, and strong MS Office skills in a manufacturing environment. Competitive hourly pay plus day‑1 benefits, 401k, and PTO are offered.

Qualifications

• One year in a customer-centric role within an office setting.
• Professional communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office and other applications.
• Experience in the construction or manufacturing industry, ideally with metal roofing and/or siding.

Responsibilities

• Serve direct customers and consumers by providing product and service assistance and resolving issues to ensure a high‑quality customer experience.
• Accurately enter orders so the production team can create a quality product to the customer's specifications.
• Handle all aspects of customer care including problem resolution and relationship management.
• Be a partner to our sales team in the field and provide pricing, market updates and order changes as needed.
• Provide product technical information and connect customers with qualified divisional personnel for complex inquiries.
• Collaborate with sales and operations to ensure a premier customer experience.
• Escalate issues to Team Leads when appropriate and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

MS Office

Construction/Manufacturing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Metal Sales, as part of Cornerstone Building Brands, is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non‑residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market‑leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi‑channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at http://cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Customer Service Representative, you'll be part of a dynamic team where your contributions to providing premier customer care are valued, and your professional development is prioritized. The successful candidate, will be within a daily commutable distance to Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

Join us and become an integral part of our winning team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Customer Support: Serve direct customers and consumers by providing product and service assistance and resolving issues to ensure a high‑quality customer experience. Accurately and promptly entering orders so our production team can create a quality product matching the customer's specifications. Handling all aspects of customer care such as problem resolution and relationship management. Being a partner to our sales team in the field.
• Information Accuracy: Provide customers with accurate information regarding pricing, market conditions, product updates, and any other factors that may impact their order. Ensure clear communication and understanding of any changes or issues. Encourage use of portal, as appropriate.
• Issue Resolution: Assist customers and sales team members with inquiries or problems concerning their orders, such as quality, delivery coordination, product availability, pricing, and billing. Provide prompt and efficient responses to ensure swift resolution.
• Technical Support: Offer product technical information to respond to customer inquiries and recommend alternative materials or products when necessary. Connect customers with qualified divisional personnel for more sophisticated technical inquiries.
• Collaboration: Partner with sales and operations teams to ensure a premier customer experience is achieved through effective communication and collaboration.
• Escalation Management: Promptly engage Team Leads when appropriate to ensure escalated issues are promptly addressed.
• Continuous Improvement: Support colleagues by contributing to process improvements and special projects aimed at increasing customer satisfaction and optimizing internal workflows.

Qualifications

• One year in a customer centric role within an office setting
• professional communication and problem-solving abilities
• advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and other applications
• experience working in the construction or manufacturing industry, ideally with metal roofing and/or siding

Additional Information

• The base salary range for this full‑time position is $22-$25/hour + medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
• (Full‑time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.)
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands? Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full‑time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.
• *Full‑time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018
• Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.