Customer Service Representative

Gardner, Massachusetts
IDj-8746
Job TypeDirect Hire
Remote TypeOn-Site
Compensation$23 - $24 / yr

Why Join Us?

If you take pride in precision, enjoy building lasting customer relationships, and want to be part of a dependable, team-oriented company, this role offers a place to grow your skills and make a real impact. You’ll be trusted with important customer accounts, supported by a collaborative team, and rewarded for doing things right the first time—all within a stable, growing manufacturing environment.


Position Summary

The Customer Service Representative is the primary point of contact for customers and a key driver of order accuracy, customer satisfaction, and long-term account success. This is a highly detail-oriented, phone-based role supporting a defined customer base while working closely with Sales, Shipping, and Operations. Success requires strong follow-through, attention to detail, and a team-first mindset.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Accurately enter and process customer orders in the ERP system, ensuring correct part numbers, units of measure, pricing, and delivery requirements

  • Provide timely, accurate product information and quotations via phone and email

  • Track order status, proactively communicate updates, and resolve issues to support on-time delivery

  • Manage a defined customer base and region while assisting with incoming calls as part of a shared team queue

  • Maintain detailed and accurate customer records, including contacts, routing details, and account notes

  • Qualify customer RFQs for completeness and accuracy prior to order release

  • Follow up on lost or dormant business to support customer retention efforts

  • Partner closely with Regional Sales Managers to communicate customer needs, opportunities, and concerns

  • Support business development initiatives such as samples, direct mailings, and follow-up outreach

  • Meet daily productivity and accuracy expectations, including order volume and error reduction

  • Consistently follow established quality, accuracy, and attendance standards

  • Perform other duties as assigned


What Success Looks Like in This Role

  • Consistently high accuracy in complex, high-volume order entry

  • Confident, friendly, and professional phone presence

  • Ability to stay focused and precise while managing repetitive tasks

  • Reliable attendance and steady performance in a fast-paced office environment

  • Willingness to support teammates and share ownership of customer outcomes


Minimum Experience & Skills

  • 2+ years of customer service, inside sales, order entry, or administrative experience in a detail-driven role

  • Proven ability to accurately manage complex data and high-volume transactions

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable with frequent phone interaction

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

  • Experience with ERP systems preferred (manufacturing experience a plus)

  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a close-knit, collaborative team


Education

  • Degree not required; relevant experience and demonstrated accuracy are prioritized


Work Environment & Schedule

  • Full-time, onsite position (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM)

  • Business-casual office environment

  • Frequent use of computer systems and phone

  • Occasional exposure to manufacturing and warehouse environments

  • May occasionally lift up to 15 pounds


Why This Role May Be a Great Fit

  • Stable, growing manufacturing company with long-standing customer relationships

  • Supportive, team-oriented department with hands-on training

  • Ideal for someone who values consistency, skill-building, and long-term growth over rapid promotion

  • Annual company-wide bonus based on overall performance

 
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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