Customer Service Representative

Pratt Industries Inc; Wapakoneta (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

HSA contributions

Safety reimbursements

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Ohio is seeking a Customer Service Representative to efficiently process orders, handle inquiries, and resolve issues to ensure a positive customer experience. The role requires strong attention to detail and clear communication in a fast-paced setting.

The position includes opportunities in material purchasing, billing, and data management, with cross-functional collaboration to support sales and inventory needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in manufacturing or corrugated box industry preferred.
• Data entry experience and familiarity with production processes desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Basic math and ability to calculate rates, discounts, and other data.
• Understanding of ISO and QS standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process customer orders efficiently and address inquiries.
• Resolve complaints and ensure a positive customer experience.
• Assist with material purchasing and production-related orders.
• Process billing and maintain accurate customer records.
• Support sales team and manage customer relations.
• Monitor inventory levels and restock as needed.
• Distribute order confirmations via fax or email.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Mathematical

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Quality Standards

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Why Work with Pratt Industries?

• Competitive Pay
• Health Insurance & Wellness Program within 1 monthof hire
• Paid Holidays from Day 1
• 3-Months: 401(k) with match
• 12-Months: Full tuition reimbursement & paid childbearing/parenting leave
• Shoe reimbursement, safety glasses reimbursement, $500 healthy lifestyle reimbursement, up to $1200 in HSA employer contributions, and much more!

Job Summary:

The Customer Service Representative is responsible for efficiently processing customer orders, addressing inquiries, resolving complaints, and ensuring a positive customer experience. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Order Management: Receive and process customer orders, either directly from customers or through sales representatives.
• Material Purchasing: Ensure timely placement of orders for materials and supplies needed for production.
• Billing and Documentation: Process billing and maintain accurate customer records.
• Customer Support: Handle customer complaints and inquiries, coordinating with internal teams as necessary for resolutions.
• Data Management: Maintain customer files and update records as required. Process new products and purchase orders, and ensure accurate record-keeping of customer order changes.
• Sales Support: Assist the sales team in managing customer relations and driving supplemental sales where applicable.
• Inventory Management: Monitor warehouse inventory levels to ensure product availability, adhering to agreed minimum/maximum stock levels, and analyze monthly usage and restocking needs.
• Communication: Send order confirmations and other relevant updates to customers via fax or email.
• Compliance: Adhere to company policies and procedures at all times.
• Other Duties: Complete additional tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Education & Experience:
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred candidates with experience in manufacturing or the corrugated box industry.
• Data entry experience and familiarity with production processes are highly desirable.
• Skills:
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language. Ability to interpret and generate reports and correspondence.
• Mathematical Proficiency: Ability to perform basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and calculate rates, discounts, and other numerical data.
• Problem Solving: Strong reasoning skills with the ability to resolve problems and handle a variety of situations, often with limited information.
• Technical Skills: Competence in computer data entry and familiarity with product knowledge and production processes.
• Quality Standards: Understanding of ISO and QS standards is a plus.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to walk, talk, and hear, as well as stand or sit for extended periods.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The role involves working in environments with fluctuating humidity, moving mechanical parts, and exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Noise levels in the work environment can be loud.

Performance Metrics:

• Sales and Customer Service Standards: The employee will be evaluated based on meeting or exceeding sales and customer service operating standards.
• Professional Growth: Annual goals for professional development will be set in collaboration with the supervisor.
• Employee Interaction: Evaluation of how well the employee fosters positive relationships and demonstrates respect and communication with colleagues.
• Creativity: Assessment of the employee's contribution to business improvement through innovative ideas and active participation.

Additional Information

At Pratt Industries, we innovate to create packaging solutions that protect and deliver the products people need doing it in a sustainable, responsible way. That’s who we are.

• Leading manufacturer of sustainable corrugated packaging solutions.
• Employer of more than 7,500 green-collar workers at facilities throughout the U.S.
• Recover more than 3 million tons of recyclable material.
• World’s largest privately-held manufacturer of 100% recycled containerboard.

Join the Wapak Corrugator Team!

EEOC Statement

Pratt Industries provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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