Customer Service Warehouse Associate

Ewing Landscape Materials, Inc.; Gilberts (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & P)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Ewing Outdoor Supply in Gilbert Islands, IL is seeking dependable, customer-focused team members to join our operations team. This hands-on role combines customer service, warehouse tasks, inventory support, local deliveries, and sales assistance, with world-class training provided from day one.

No prior industry experience required; we value hard work, teamwork, and a positive attitude. Bilingual English/Spanish is a bonus and can help during peak times.

Qualifications

• Prior Outdoor Supply Industry Experience
• Must be comfortable working on your feet and performing repetitive physical tasks
• Must be able to lift 50-70 pounds
• Valid driver’s license
• Excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task

Responsibilities

• Engage customers and provide accurate product information
• Greet customers and direct them to products
• Answer questions about features and pricing; cross-sell where appropriate
• Coordinate with team to ensure excellent customer service during peak times
• Deliver items to customers on daily routes; follow time schedules and DOT safety standards
• Stay informed about new products and promotions

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Ewing Outdoor Supply

318 Arrowhead Drive

Gilbert Islands, IL 60136 9602

Pay range $18 - $20 per hour

Ewing Outdoor Supply isa fourthgeneration,family-owned wholesale landscape, irrigation, and outdoor supply company looking for dependable, customer-focused team members to join our operations team.While we have a lot of mantras aroundthecompany, two are, “treat the customer right,”and“have fun doing it!”If that sounds like you, keep reading…

This role providesa variety of activities—including customer service, warehouse operations, inventory support, local deliveries, and salesassistance—making it ideal for someone who enjoysbeingactive, working both indoors and outdoors, and being part of a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.Though preferred, this hands-on, foundational role doesn’trequireprior industry experience; we provide world-class training to set you up for success from day one!

So, doyou valuehard work, customer service, and teamwork? If so,reach out becausewe want to meet!

Preferred consideration for

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Go the extra mile to engage customers

• Greet and direct customers
• Provide accurate information (e.g. product features, pricing and after-sales services)
• Answer customers’ questions about specific products/services
• Conduct price and feature comparisons to facilitate purchasing
• Cross-sell products
• Ensure racks are fully stocked
• Manage returns of merchandise
• Coordinate with your team to provide excellent customer service (especially during peak times)
• Inform customers about discounts and special offers
• Provide customer feedback to the Store Manager
• Stay up-to-date with new products/services

• Deliver a wide variety of items to different addresses and through different routes
• Follow routes and time schedule
• Load, unload, prepare, inspect and operate a delivery vehicle
• Ask for feedback on provided services and resolve clients’ complaints
• Inform customers about new products and services
• Follow DOT regulations and safety standards

• Prior Outdoor Supply Industry Experience
• Must be comfortable working most of your shift on your feet and performing repetitive physical tasks, such as stooping, squatting, and lifting items above your head.
• Must be comfortable operating and making deliveries on a daily route in an Isuzu NRR 650 or similar commercial vehicle.
• Customer orientation and ability to adapt/respond to different types of characters
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Basic math skills
• Be able to lift 50-70 pounds
• Excellent communication skills, capable of building trusting relationships
• Ability to perform in fast-paced environments

• Valid driver’s license
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Good driving record with no traffic violations

Bonus Points for the Following*

• Bilingual (Spanish & English)

• Ability to operate forklifts and tractors in a variety of weather and traffic conditions (willing to train the right candidate)
• Proven work experience as a Customer Service Associate, Sales Associate, or similar role.
• Knowledge of inventory stocking procedures

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Profit Sharing

We have the 4 C’s that make your job a career!

Career Development- To invest in your personal and professional growth, we offer a variety of training resources.

Compensation- We offer competitive market wages, great benefits, PTO & bonus potential!

Culture- We are family-owned, which gives us a unique culture, and we have fun with everything we do!

Care- We care about all our employees because we would not be where we are now (over 100 years) if it weren’t for you!