Customer Service Representative (Part-Time)

Dayton Freight Lines; Illinois; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable and growing organization

Competitive weekly pay

Quick advancement

Customized training program

Positive work environment

Modern facilities

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines is seeking a Customer Service Representative to assist customers with inquiries regarding freight services. The role involves supporting the Service Center Manager, maintaining communication with drivers and customers, and preparing necessary documentation. Ideal candidates will have experience in a fast-paced environment, strong attention to detail, and exceptional communication skills. Benefits include competitive pay and a professional work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to handle a high volume of phone calls.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Service Center Manager.
• Provide assistance to Drivers.
• Maintain communication with customers and interline companies.

Skills

Microsoft Office Skills

Excellent Keyboarding Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Job description

Overview

Customer Service Representatives are responsible for assisting Dayton Freight customers with a variety of inquiries including freight pickup requests, rate quotes or freight charges, hot shipments, shipment tracing and appointments or special requests.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Service Center Manager
• Take and deliver messages for the Service Center Manager and Account Managers
• Provide assistance to Drivers
• Prepare bills of lading and delivery receipts
• Maintain excellent communication with external and internal customers as well as interline companies

May be asked to assist with:

• Payroll
• Data entry
• Freight reports
• Driver collect reports
• Billing and filling

Qualifications

• Skillful in Microsoft Office Programs
• Excellent keyboarding skills
• Has worked in a fast paced environment and has excellent attention to detail
• Experience with handling a high volume of phone calls
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to perform administrative and clerical tasks in an office and Service Center environment. Duties may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, light lifting, reaching, and handling office materials or freight‑related items, with occasional entry into dock or trailer areas as needed. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Stable and growing organization
• Competitive weekly pay
• Quick advancement
• Customized training program
• Professional, positive and people‑centered work environment
• Modern facilities