Customer Service Representative

Hobart Service, an Illinois Tool Works Company, has been in business for over 125 years and is the trusted source for Commercial Food Equipment Service Solutions. We have over 1,700 associates nationwide who serve as valued partners to our customers. Our employees are dedicated to providing the best customer service, give back to the communities where they live and work, and demonstrate the ITW values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect and Shared Risk.

This position is responsible for contact with both internal and external customers where improper handling will have a marked effect on operating results. Ability to work with other Service Support Team Members.

Will provide 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week support to field offices including logging calls to Branches and paging on-call technicians during non-business hours responding to customer's inquiries or complaints regarding the organization's products or services. Makes periodic calls to existing customers to determine satisfaction with the organization, products, and services. Determines the best method to resolve problems to ensure customer satisfaction and adherence to the organization's policies. Coordinate's problem resolution with appropriate departments. Informs customers of standard procedures or resolution of problems. Possesses knowledge of the organization's policies, procedures, practices, products, and services.

_These are the most significant job duties performed. The size, scope, and complexity of assigned duties and responsibilities are dependent on the level and experience of the incumbent. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each assigned essential duty satisfactorily._ _Other responsibilities or special projects not specifically listed below may also be assigned._

+ Answer calls from incoming customers and dispenses call information to the appropriate Branch or Service Contractor.

+ Utilize the current system to properly log and page service calls.

+ Distribute electronic calls as needed.

+ Follow current procedures to ensure consistency and accuracy across the department while continually looking at process improvements and simplifications.

+ Identify service offices and/or personnel where intervention may be needed to improve processes.

+ Understand 3rd Party Companies being utilized by our key accounts to oversee proper procedures being followed regarding service calls.

+ Coordinate field notification, tracking, and payment of SPIFF programs

+ Track Office Information Screen/SMS Scheduler updates, print, and up follow up as necessary.

+ Train and assist in the development of new hires.

+ Handle other projects as required.

**The pay rate will depend on the successful candidates qualifications and prior experience. The range for this position is below: $20.71 - $28.10 per hour.**

**REQUIRED SKILLS:**

+ Proficient with Microsoft Office Products including Outlook, Word, and Excel

+ Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, remain calm in stressful situations and adjust plans to meet changing needs.

+ Flexible scheduling, work any combination of 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts including weekend shifts and holidays.

+ Ability to continuously learn and grow from successes and mistakes is attentive to details and accuracy and goal-oriented.

+ Demonstrates an understanding of working in a team environment and exhibits the ability to turn team diversity into an advantage.

+ Ability to see underlying concepts and patterns in complex situations to develop solutions that effectively address underlying problems/root causes.

+ Recognize changing customer needs and determine process/procedure updates and/or requirements.

+ Work with IT regarding customer needs when appropriate.

+ Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

+ Requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and rapport with the field service team and third-party servicers as well as both Key and non-Key Accounts

+ Ability to develop positive working relationships with others at all levels and demonstrate respect to people at all levels.

+ Ability to handle internal and external customers politely and efficiently follows procedures to solve problems, understand company products and services, and maintain a pleasant and professional image.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

Education and Work Experience

+ High school diploma or GED and vocational training in office administration

+ 2 years experience in the customer support and service industry

Desired Education/Experience

+ Associates degree in business administration

+ Bilingual

+ Field service experience is a plus.

**Physical Demands**

The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to repetitive motion, bending, lifting, twisting, crouching, reaching, pushing and/or pulling.

- Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time

- Ability to perform repetitive motion type tasks regularly such as walking, typing, using fingers and hands.

- Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds, and rarely lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

- The ability to quickly move safely over uneven terrain

- The ability to wear personal protective gear (safety shoes, glasses, ear plugs, and gloves as needed)

- Ability to communicate with others to exchange information

- While performing the job functions of this position, the employee frequently works in an environment near powered motor vehicles, power tools, and automated assembly fixtures.

**Our employees enjoy competitive, merit-based salaries plus excellent benefits including:**

+ Health and dental insurance

+ Company Paid Life Insurance / Short and Long Term Disability

+ 401K plan with generous company match

+ Vacation, personal days and holidays

+ Continuing education reimbursement program

+ Flexible spending accounts

**ITW Company Overview**

ITW was built on innovation and the strength of new ideas. These values have helped us expand into multiple platforms in nearly 60 countries. But at each of our businesses, the independent entrepreneurial spirit and freedom to innovate remain strong. It's the highly talented people at ITW businesses all over the world who drive our success through new products and customer-driven solutions. Together, we are ITW-a Fortune 200 company that has prospered for 100 years and changed the way people live and work, all over the world.

ITW is an equal-opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

_ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential._

_As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship._

_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. _

_ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential._

_As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship._

_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. _

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.