Customer Service Agent

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $19.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Group medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
life insurance coverage
401k retirement match savings plan
Paid holidays
Floating holiday
Paid Time Off
Jury Duty Pay
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Everts Air Cargo is a well-established cargo airline company specializing in freight transportation services. The company prides itself on ensuring efficient and reliable shipment of goods while maintaining excellent customer service. Known for its comprehensive cargo solutions that include air freight with a focus on safety, timeliness, and customer satisfaction, Everts Air Cargo serves a diverse client base that depends on prompt and accurate cargo delivery. Operating with a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equal employment opportunities, Everts Air Cargo seeks professionals who align with their values and strive to contribute to the company's mission of delivering excellence in the... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Valid driver's license
  • Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures, work processing systems/software, managing files and records, designing forms and other office procedures and related terminology
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of employment, including file and record maintenance
  • Knowledge of technology used for training purposes or possess an interest in learning technological methods used in training
  • Ability to understand, retain, and deliver information verbally and written
  • Ability to maintain excellent customer/station agent relations and to deal effectively with irate customers
  • Courteous, helpful, and poised phone manner with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to make determinations quickly and under pressure
  • Good organizational attention to detail and record keeping skills
  • Ability to maintain current and updated information
  • Ability to input and retrieve information from a database
  • Ability to type 45+ wpm as required by location
  • Ability to be sedentary for extended periods
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously such as talking on the phone and data entry

Job Qualifications

  • Valid Driver's License
  • Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures, work processing systems/software, managing files and records, designing forms and other office procedures and related terminology
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of employment, including file and record maintenance
  • Knowledge of technology used for training purposes or possess an interest in learning technological methods used in training
  • Ability to understand, retain, and deliver information verbally and written
  • Ability to maintain excellent customer/station agent relations and to deal effectively with irate customers
  • Courteous, helpful, and poised phone manner with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to make determinations quickly and under pressure
  • Good organizational attention to detail and record keeping skills
  • Ability to maintain current and updated information
  • Ability to input and retrieve information from a database
  • Ability to type 45+ wpm as required by location
  • Ability to be sedentary for extended periods
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously such as talking on the phone and data entry

Job Duties

  • Respond to customer inquiries regarding company services, regulations, transit information, procedures, and rates in a clear and concise manner via telephone, email and in person interactions
  • Forward charter requests and oversized freight quotes to Sales
  • Provide customers with accurate shipping information by using TakeFlite and retrieve information from computers, hard files, manuals, and directories
  • Notify customers when freight payments are due and when shipments are ready for pickup
  • Keep records of payment notes, payment hold notifications, freight pickup notifications in the comments section in TakeFlite
  • Accurately rate Air Waybills based off provided freight description using the commodities and rating system created by Everts Air Cargo
  • Research air bills for accounting or customer use as needed
  • Maintain cash drawer and daily sales report
  • Answer telephone, forward calls to the appropriate department, take messages when necessary
  • Update Sales with pertinent customer information
  • Advise customers of schedules, flight times, cutoffs, and shipping requirements
  • Encourage customer development by striving to turn informational calls into freight shipped and forwarding potential sales lead information to Sales
  • Assist other agents and departments as needed
  • Maintain confidentiality in all duties assigned
  • Provide training to new hires or other company personnel as needed
  • Assist with training new cargo, customer service or other personnel

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location