Customer Service Representative
Forward Air Corporation · Fletcher, NC · 4 days ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
Responsibilities
- Answer incoming customer calls, emails, and chat inquiries, providing accurate information and support for standard questions and requests.
- Document all customer interactions thoroughly, accurately, and efficiently in internal systems.
- Process basic shipment change requests and follow up to confirm completion within established guidelines.
- Review shipment tracking history and clearly communicate shipment status, delays, or next steps to customers.
- Navigate multiple platforms, browsers, and applications during customer interactions while maintaining accuracy and focus.
- Follow established scripts, workflows, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and compliance.
- Proactively identify when an issue should be escalated to a more senior team member or leadership.
- Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and coaching to continuously improve skills and performance.
- Build positive working relationships with internal teams, including sales, operations, and station staff.
Qualifications
- Educational requirement: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Experience: At least one year of customer service experience, preferably in a call center, office, or fast-paced customer-facing environment.
- Technical skills: Solid computer proficiency, with the ability to learn and navigate multiple systems, platforms, and web browsers; ability to type 35+ wpm with strong accuracy to document customer interactions quickly.
- Soft skills: Strong customer service orientation with clear verbal and written communication skills and a professional telephone manner.
- Other: Demonstrated ability to multitask, manage a steady workload, and remain calm and effective under pressure; demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling and protecting sensitive information.