Customer Service Specialist Part-Time

Socket.dev; Moberly (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

ESOP

PTO

Paid training

Propane discounts

Job summary

Ferrellgas is hiring a Part-Time Customer Service Specialist to deliver exceptional service across inbound and outbound channels. You will support customers, update accounts, and collaborate with internal teams to promote growth and satisfaction.

The role requires strong communication, data-entry accuracy, and basic negotiation skills. You will engage with customers via phone, chat, and email, handling routine inquiries and payments as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of customer service experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Access.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, chat, social media, or email professionally.
• Maintain and update customer accounts accurately.
• Ask probing questions to identify issues and resolutions.
• Schedule deliveries and handle basic pricing questions.
• Assist with new customer account setup and onboarding.
• Support de-escalation and follow company policies for complaints.
• Perform soft collections and process payments by phone when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Negotiation

Data entry

Communication

Microsoft Office

Excel

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

Overview

Ferrellgas was recently recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies for 2025 — and that trust starts with our people. We’re currently hiring a Part-Time Customer Service Specialist. In this role, you’ll provide exceptional service through both inbound and outbound communications. You’ll support customers and work closely with internal teams to ensure high-quality experience, while helping drive business growth.As part of a company focused on delivering exceptional service and value to our customers, your impact will matter - both to your team and our organization. Your talent and dedication won’t go unnoticed - here, your impact matters.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Ferrellgas we’re committed to supporting our team with benefits that promote stability, growth, and work-life balance:

• Financial Security: 401(k) with a generous company match and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Take time to rest, recharge, and spend with family.
• Paid Training: We invest in your success with comprehensive, hands-on training.
• Exclusive Savings: Receive employee discounts, including propane savings.

Responsibilities

• Answering phones, chat, social media, or email in a polite, courteous, and professional manner.
• Works with customers daily to sustain and improve business relationships.
• Ask probing questions to identify customer issues or concerns.
• Ensure accurate account maintenance and updating of account information.

• Use techniques to reach resolutions for customers that both satisfy their requests and cut down on additional questions
• Schedule delivery orders and utilize basic negotiation skills for issues pertaining to new and returning customers.
• Handle general customer issues such as general service order input, executing emergency scripts, closing uncontrollable loss accounts, answering general contract information, and answering basic pricing questions.
• Can handle basic de-escalation of customer situations by following our customer complaint resolution policy.
• Send copies of statements and invoices to customers, as well as perform soft collections for customers on credit hold or past due as well as some cash handling and taking payments via the phone.
• Support the set-up of new customer accounts.
• Meet or exceed minimum performance standards outlined in company policy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 or more years of customer service experience.
• Exceptional customer service and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational skills with typing and data entry experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on team building and developing a positive rapport with company employees at all levels as well as customers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Access.
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
• Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Why Ferrellgas?

At Ferrellgas we’re honored to be part of tight-knit communities across America and thousands of customers’ lives. From our nationwide charitable partnerships withOperation WarmandOperation BBQ Reliefto fundraisers for local schools, fire departments, veteran organizations and more, we are always looking for ways to give back to thecommunities we live in and serve.

Hear from our current employees and discover the people behind Ferrellgas:Employee Testimonials