Customer Service Specialist - Automotive Finishes

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company in Fort Smith is seeking a part-time Customer Service Specialist for Automotive Finishes #9722. You will assist customers, determine needs, and recommend Sherwin-Williams Automotive products while promptly resolving questions and concerns.

You will also prepare orders for delivery or pickup, load and unload products, operate material handling and tinting equipment, process POS transactions, and keep the branch clean and organized to optimize space.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of work experience in customer service, retail, or sales.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 70 lbs occasionally.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule (load, pack, wrap, label, ship).
• Load and unload products from deliveries.
• Operate material handling, tinting, mixing and testing equipment safely.
• Operate and maintain warehouse vehicles and equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Assist customers in person and over the phone by determining needs and presenting suitable products.
• Process sales transactions in the POS accurately and consistently with policies.
• Keep a clean, safe working environment and optimize space utilization.
• Follow quality service standards and comply with procedures, regulations.
• Complete inventory procedures and assist with bi-annual inventory reviews.
• Support branch opening/end-of-day procedures and nightly bank deposits as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Retail

Sales

Forklift operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

The Customer Service Specialist is essential to the success of our Automotive branches. The Customer Service Specialist works closely with our customers to determine their needs, answer their questions about our Automotive Sherwin-Williams products, and recommend the right solutions. The Customer Service Specialist is also expected to promptly resolve customer concerns and ensure maximum client satisfaction. The Customer Service Specialist is also responsible for receiving and preparing orders and safely moving, loading, and delivering products.

The individual selected for this role will be expected to work at Automotive Finishes #9722 located at 5021 Towson Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901.

This is a part-time position.

The work schedule will align with the branch's hours of operation of Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Specific working hours will be determined based on business needs and are subject to change.

Job duties involve contact with customers, which may include minors; and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, store merchandise and other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's customers, staff, employees, vendors, contractors, and the general public.

• Prepare orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule in a safe and timely manner (load, pack, wrap, label, ship)
• Load and unload products from deliveries
• Operate all material handling, tinting, mixing and testing equipment in a safe manner
• Operate and maintain warehouse vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to forklifts, hand trucks/pallet jacks, carts, etc.
• Assist customers in person and over the phone by determining needs and presenting appropriate products and services
• Process sales transactions in the POS accurately and consistently with policies and procedures
• Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers
• Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization
• Follow quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Ensure that the stockroom is organized
• Comply with inventory control procedures and assist with bi-annual inventory review
• Complete Monthly and Quarterly Safety Training
• Assist with the Physical Inventory Process, which is conducted semi-annually
• Assist in promoting sales specials and initiatives
• *Based on business needs, keyholder responsibilities include completing Branch Opening and end-of-day procedures and making nightly bank deposits

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
• Must have a valid, unrestricted driver's license
• Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. on occasion
• Must be willing to work all scheduled hours, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must have at least one (1) year of work experience in customer service, retail, or sales

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have at least one (1) year of work experience in a Sherwin-Williams Automotive Branch, or in automotive Industry
• Have at least two (2) years of work experience in customer service, retail, or sales
• Have at least one (1) year of work experience using material handling equipment (for example, forklifts (stand and sit), pallet jacks, hand trucks, order pickers, vacuum hoists, drum dollies, conveyor belts, etc.)
• Have at least a High School diploma or GED

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