Customer Service Representative

WHO WE ARE

• Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s operates in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Minnesota
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• A leading distributor and manufacturer, we are driven by the goal to be first choice for our employee owners, customers, and suppliers. Lumbermen’s is 100% employee-owned and committed to investing in rewarding relationships and doing the right thing in every interaction.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Working at our Byron Center Specialty Division, the Customer Service Representative work in partnership with our customers and suppliers delivering superior products. This team serves as a call center for our Michigan, Indiana & Toledo markets.  Day-to-day responsibilities include:

Living Out Lumbermen’s Culture

• Modeling Lumbermen’s core values while creating an atmosphere where Lumbermen’s is ‘first choice’ of our customers.

Modeling Safety

• Being a safety-minded team player who will contribute to the protection of all employee owners.

Quoting Products

• Generating and delivering product quotes for customers accurately and in a timely manner.

Managing Inventory

• Maintaining and managing inventory stock levels.

Customer/Vendor Support

• Answer incoming customer/vendor inquiries and assisting them in timely problem resolution.

Order Data Entry

• Entering incoming orders received from customers accurately and efficiently.

Production Collaboration

• Working in tandem with the production team to ensure timely completion and deliver of customer orders.

WHO WE NEED

An employee owner who embraces, models, and promotes Lumbermen’s Mission, Vision, and Promise and has:

A friendly, professional demeanor

Ability to be dependable

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work cooperatively with fellow employee owners

Ability to productively manage tasks and complete work accurately in a timely manner

Ability to effectively move between a variety of tasks

Desired Skills

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Friendly, professional demeanor

Dependable

Ability to work cooperatively with fellow employee owners

Ability to effectively move between a variety of tasks

Ability to productively manage tasks and complete work accurately in a timely manner

Proficient in Microsoft Office, emphasis on Microsoft Excel

Well organized; ability to maintain organization, prioritization, & follow up in a fast-paced work environment

Attention to detail, detail oriented

Key Qualifications/Requirements

High School diploma/GED required

(College degree preferred)

2-5 years’ experience in a professional customer service environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office

WHAT WE OFFER

• Lumbermen’s exists to enrich the lives of people by intentionally caring for all who experience us.  You will experience a different kind of work environment and “family” here and help live out the Lumbermen’s promises of committing to those who count on us
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doing what’s right

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exercising sound business practices

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earning consideration

. Other benefits include:

A collaborative and supportive work environment

ESOP (

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

) – generous company-funded retirement

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Flexible spending/health savings account

401(k)

The SOURCE – free and confidential support resources for our team

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Training and development

Advancement opportunities

Lumbermen’s is proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace.   In addition, Lumbermen’s will not discriminate against any employee or candidate because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify.