Jobs · OTHR · North Carolina

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.

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