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Customer Service Representative

Economy Polymers & Chemicals · Houston, TX · 1 mo ago
OTHRFull-time
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for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must include only sections that have real specific content. The posting includes: Position Overview (could be About the role). Schedule & On-Call Requirements (Schedule). Key Responsibilities (Responsibilities). Documentation & Compliance (maybe part of responsibilities). Safety & Emergency Response (maybe part of responsibilities). Facility & Warehouse Coordination (maybe responsibilities). Work Environment (maybe part of responsibilities or qualifications). Qualifications & Core Competencies (Qualifications). Technology & Systems (maybe Skills). Training (maybe part of qualifications). What Success Looks Like (maybe not a standard heading; could be omitted). Physical & Operational Requirements (maybe part of qualifications). Why This Position Matters (maybe not needed). Also there is mention of Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM–8:30 PM Weekend On-Call: Rotating weekend on-call schedule required. So we have schedule content. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate like EEO, scam warning, application instructions, etc. The posting includes some boilerplate at end: background check, drug screening, staffing agencies, etc. Those should be removed. We need to preserve all substantive information. So we need to include details about responsibilities, qualifications, schedule, etc. We need to decide sections: About the role (position overview). Responsibilities (key responsibilities, documentation & compliance, safety & emergency response, facility & warehouse coordination, work environment maybe). Qualifications (qualifications & core competencies, technology & systems, training, physical & operational requirements). Skills maybe part of qualifications. Benefits? Not mentioned. Pay? Not mentioned. So we omit Benefits and Pay sections. Schedule section: include schedule details. We must not create sections with placeholder text like "commensurate with experience". Not needed. We need to use
  • for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So for responsibilities we should list bullet points. For qualifications also bullet list. We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep specifics like "processes more than 90 loads per week", "Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM–8:30 PM", "rotating weekend on-call schedule required", etc. We need to avoid repeating content unnecessarily but keep all. Let's extract sections: About the role (Position Overview): - We are seeking a Hazardous Materials Customer Service Representative to join our Customer Service and Transportation team supporting a 24/7 chemical manufacturing and logistics operation. - This is a high-volume, safety-sensitive position responsible for coordinating customer orders and shipments while serving as a key communication link between customers, drivers, warehouse personnel, suppliers, transportation providers, and internal departments. - The facility processes more than 90 loads per week, requiring a highly organized and dependable individual who can manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional accuracy, communication, and attention to detail. - Because we handle hazardous materials, shipment information, documentation, scheduling, routing, customer instructions, and compliance requirements must be handled carefully and accurately. - Safety, accuracy, and compliance are always the highest priorities. Schedule & On-Call Requirements: - The Regular Work Schedule Is Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM–8:30 PM - This position also participates in a rotating weekend on-call schedule. - Employees Assigned To On-call Duty Must Remain available and reachable during their assigned on-call period. - Respond promptly to calls, messages, and operational requests. - Assist with customer, driver, transportation, scheduling, and operational issues. - Follow established escalation procedures. - Communicate professionally and accurately. - Document significant calls, issues, instructions, and actions. - Escalate matters that exceed their authority or ability to resolve. - Follow all company policies regarding on-call responsibilities and compensation. - On-call work is not a remote position. Employees must be prepared to respond to business and operational needs during their assigned on-call periods. - Holiday work or on-call availability may also be required when holidays fall within an employee's assigned schedule or based on operational needs. - Reliable attendance, punctuality, and dependable participation in the on-call rotation are essential. Key Responsibilities (maybe break into sub-sections but we can combine into one Responsibilities section with bullet points covering all responsibilities). Let's list bullet points: Customer Service & Transportation Coordination: - Serve as a primary point of contact for customers regarding orders, shipments, deliveries, pickups, and transportation status. - Respond to customer inquiries promptly and professionally. - Coordinate communication between customers, drivers, warehouse personnel, suppliers, and internal departments. - Monitor active loads and transportation status. - Communicate customer requirements, load instructions, scheduling information, and changes. - Monitor vehicle routes and locations using GPS and transportation tracking systems. - Identify delays, route issues, road closures, weather conditions, and other transportation concerns. - Communicate delays or changes to customers and appropriate internal personnel. - Adjust schedules as operational conditions change. - Maintain accurate customer, order, shipment, and transportation information. - Follow up on outstanding issues through resolution. Documentation & Compliance: - Review shipping orders, bills of lading, manifests, permits, and other shipment documentation. - Verify customer, product, load, and shipment information. - Ensure required hazardous materials documentation is completed and available. - Verify applicable labeling, placarding, and documentation requirements. - Track driver hours, vehicle inspections, maintenance concerns, and load status as applicable. - Maintain accurate customer service, shipment, and operational records. - Follow company procedures and applicable regulatory requirements. - Identify and communicate documentation discrepancies before they become operational, safety, or compliance issues. - Verify information rather than making assumptions or relying on incomplete information. Safety & Emergency Response: - Maintain safety as the highest operational priority. - Identify and communicate potential safety concerns. - Ensure drivers have required safety equipment, documentation, and load information. - Serve as a communication point during transportation-related emergencies. - Follow established emergency response and escalation procedures. - Immediately report incidents, near misses, discrepancies, hazards, and safety concerns. - Respond promptly to safety-sensitive and operational matters during assigned on-call periods. - Escalate safety concerns to appropriate personnel without delay. - Never take shortcuts that compromise safety, compliance, or shipment accuracy. Facility & Warehouse Coordination: - Although the majority of the position is office-based, the Customer Service Representative may need to enter warehouse, loading, and other operational areas. - Responsibilities May Include: - Confirming load preparedness. - Verifying product and load information. - Communicating with drivers and supplier representatives. - Confirming documentation and load requirements. - Coordinating customer orders and shipments with warehouse personnel. - Assisting with transportation or shipment-related issues. - Supporting resolution of shipment discrepancies and operational issues. - Employees entering operational areas must comply with all applicable facility safety and PPE requirements. Work Environment: - This position operates within a chemical manufacturing and transportation facility. - The work environment may include exposure to: - Hazardous materials. - Chemical fumes. - Industrial noise. - Temperature fluctuations. - Industrial equipment. - Transportation containers. - Warehouse and loading operations. - Employees are required to follow all applicable environmental, health, safety, and facility requirements. - Depending on the work area and task, required PPE may include: - Safety glasses. - Gloves. - Protective clothing. - Other PPE designated by facility procedures. - PPE and safety procedures are mandatory and may not be bypassed or intentionally violated. - Required safety training will be provided as applicable. Qualifications & Core Competencies: - The ideal candidate will demonstrate: - Strong customer service skills. - Excellent verbal and written communication. - Exceptional attention to detail. - Strong organizational and time-management skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment. - Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure. - Sound judgment and problem-solving skills. - Ability to consistently follow established procedures. - Willingness to ask questions and verify information when uncertain. - Dependable attendance and punctuality. - Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team. - Ability to learn company-specific software, systems, and procedures. - Ability and willingness to work the required 1:00 PM–8:30 PM schedule and participate in the rotating weekend on-call schedule. - Experience in customer service, transportation, dispatch, logistics, chemical manufacturing, hazardous materials, or a related industry is preferred. Technology & Systems: - The successful candidate should be comfortable learning and using technology such as: - Customer service and order management software. - Dispatch and transportation management systems. - GPS and vehicle tracking systems. - Microsoft Office applications. - Email and communication systems. - Load management and scheduling systems. - Electronic documentation systems. - Telephone and communication systems. - Other company-specific software and equipment. - Training will be provided on applicable systems and procedures. Training: - Training May Include: - Company policies and procedures. - Customer service procedures. - Dispatch and transportation procedures. - Hazardous materials awareness. - Applicable DOT requirements. - Emergency response procedures. - PPE and facility safety requirements. - Customer service and order management systems. - GPS and vehicle tracking systems. - Shipment documentation requirements. - Load scheduling procedures. - Driver communication procedures. - Customer and supplier communication. - Incident reporting. - Escalation procedures. - Weekend on-call procedures. - Training does not replace the responsibility to follow established procedures and ask questions when information is unclear. If you do not know, stop and ask. Do not guess when safety, compliance, customer requirements, or load accuracy are involved. What Success Looks Like: maybe we can omit as not include because not a standard heading. Could be omitted. Physical & Operational Requirements: - The employee may be required to move between office, warehouse, loading, and operational areas as necessary to perform job responsibilities. - Employees must be able to comply with applicable PPE, safety, and facility requirements when entering operational areas. - Specific physical requirements will be evaluated based on the actual duties and work environment of the facility. Why This Position Matters: maybe omit. We need to ensure we don't include boilerplate like background check, drug screening, staffing agencies, etc. So we will cut those out. Now produce HTML fragment with headings

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