Customer Service Representative

TransPak; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

Job summary

TransPak in Newark, CA seeks a Customer Service Representative (Level I) to support internal and external customers with order status and product knowledge.

You’ll work with planners and sales teams, manage emails, and process orders, changes, and returns while maintaining timely communication. A high school diploma and 1–2 years CSR experience are preferred, with strong communication and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• 1–2 years of CSR experience.
• Customer-focused with strong client orientation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proven time management abilities.
• Highly motivated with strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate information on order status and product knowledge.
• Process orders/changes/returns per department policies.
• Collaborate with planners and credit to resolve issues.
• Assist with email communications and timely responses.
• Handle incoming calls and provide status updates to customers.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Sage X3

Job description

Who We Are

Originally founded in Silicon Valley in 1952, we are humbled by the long-term relationships earned through the packaging solutions we offer, including design, engineering, testing, manufacturing, and fulfillment of custom and stock packaging

Your Role

Customer Service Representative (Level I)

Compensation: $24.00 per hour

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, and Holiday Pay

Location: 38503 Cherry St Ste I Newark, CA 94560-4717

Using your in-depth knowledge of TransPak company products and programs that you’ll gain over time through a supportive manager and team; you’ll provide effective customer service for all internal and external customers. As someone who is naturally friendly and professional, you’ll prioritize well, work independently and communicate often with team members within the Customer Service Department and other TransPak teams

Essential Function

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide timely and accurate information to incoming customer order status and product knowledge requests
• Provide timely feedback to the company regarding service failures or customer concerns
• Process customer orders/changes/returns according to established department policies and procedures
• Work closely with Planner for scheduling of orders
• Work closely with the credit department to resolve disputed credit items
• Partners with the sales team to meet and exceed customer’s service expectations

Email Communication Support

• Manage and maintain all emails that come into the Customer Service group email, including:
  • Responding to emails within 15 minutes, even if it doesn’t pertain to your assigned Sales representative
  • Then, taking appropriate action on the email which may include assisting the customer, forwarding to the appropriate contact, performing a status request or placing an order

Order Support

• Enter new orders, release blanket orders and manage reschedules
• Receive purchase order, enter order into the system, e-mail order to Sales Representative for approval, process work order, and send confirmation email, either pass to the shop for processing or 2 week out drawer
• Manage Back orders and past dues daily
• Manage 2-week out drawer
• Confirm next day scheduled orders, daily
• Closing the Red Tag billing process by pricing the labor, attaching the Purchase Order

Handling Phone Calls

• Answer all incoming calls in a courteous and professional manner and follow-through with the appropriate action by answering calls to the Customer Service Department main line and your direct extension
• Provide customers with status updates and ETA’s
• Maintain Voicemail box and keep current respond to customer’s messages

What We’d Like To See From You

Highly Desired

• High School Graduate or GED
• 1-2 years’ experience as a Customer Service Representative
• Customer/Client focused
• Problem solver and analysis
• Experienced with time management
• High level of motivation and strong work ethic

Preferred And Helpful

• Program Management experience
• Sage X3 experience or other ERP systems
• Excellent communication
• Effective interpersonal skills

Interested but Concerned You’re Not Qualified?

Don’t meet every single requirement? At TransPak, we are building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, You may be just the right candidate for this, or other, openings