Customer Service Representative

We are a family-oriented Midwest and East coast based company; with locations in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. As a result of our growth, we have a need for a Customer Service Representative.

Provides superior service to customers by accurately processing orders through system and proactively monitoring and communicating customers' anticipated requirements by utilizing excellent, in-depth knowledge of Crane services.

Our mission is to help customers succeed. To achieve our mission, we’ve instilled a culture and environment that encourages new ideas, promotes experimentation, and inspires innovation. Crane Engineering team members impact the organization’s success and are recognized for creating “WOW!” customer experiences.

What You Get To Do

Demonstrates and promotes Crane’s core values (Act with Integrity and Respect, Foster Teamwork, Focus on the Customer, Strive for Excellence and Innovation, Project Passion and Energy and Have Fun).

Accurately enters sales orders, processes acknowledgments, purchase orders (mail or fax) and shipping papers.

Processes invoices and receipts for commissions and accounts payable accurately and in a timely manner.

Handles customer billing including commissions, inventory shipments, build-ups, Optiflow and service orders.

Communicate with vendors on a routine basis to follow-up and expedite current orders.

Reviews backorder fills on a daily basis and acts on them accordingly depending on the order type.

Responds to internal and external customer requests.

Processes returns, warranties and credits accurately and timely.

Tracks orders through the system and follows up with vendors to ensure that ship dates are met.

Attaches packing slips with the appropriate paperwork once shipments arrive at Crane.

Performs typing, emailing, faxing or other administrative duties as needed.

Verifies accuracy of factory acknowledgements; immediately corrects errors.

Coordinates factory generated lead feedback to our principals.

Processes warranties and returns within specified warehouse or factory authorized timeframe.

Works with accounting to resolve customer payment or vendor invoice issues.

Provides back-up determining the nature of callers’ business and directs them to appropriate destination.

May perform other duties as assigned.

What We Need From You

Associate’s degree in a related field; one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to effectively perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations.

Ability to solicit customer feedback to improve service.

Ability to understand gross margin percentages and how invoices are processed from vendors and to customers and how they tie into Crane’s success.

Meets commitments and maintains confidentiality.

Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.

Writes clearly and informatively and edits work for spelling and grammar.

Excellent customer service skills (friendly, courteous and helpful).

Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

We Are Winning When

Our expectations are that team members demonstrate our Core Values.

Integrity & Respect – Work with the highest ethical standards, interact openly and directly, honor our commitments and value diversity of styles, roles and perspectives.

Teamwork – Actively collaborate with others to solve problems and create opportunities. Devote ourselves to the team’s and others’ success.

Customer Focus – Make customers the starting point for everything we do. Understanding what they want and expect from us will enable us to earn their loyalty.

Excellence & Innovation – Continuously elevate our expertise and knowledge to strengthen our competitive advantage; and always look for ways to apply breakthrough ideas.

Passion & Energy – Bring passion and energy to our work so that we are “energy givers”, enabling us to own and pursue objectives in spite of obstacles and adversity.

Fun! – Enjoy what we do and have fun with each other – celebrate a job well done… “25% more fun”.

Benefits and Team Member Perks

Positivity, cohesiveness and celebrating a job well done!

Competitive compensation and benefits structure within a values-driven culture

Work-life balance; generous paid time off program including paid holidays; ability to participate in Flexible Workplace arrangement

Comprehensive health insurance coverage

401k with generous company match

Intuitive health and wellness program that rewards participation

Community involvement and volunteering opportunities

Career advancement through our Career Tracker program

Continuous learning through our talent learning management system – Crane University

Full time position, 40 hours per week.

Apply today and join the team at: https://www.craneengineering.net/careers

Crane Engineering is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Crane Engineering also participates in E-Verify to verify identity and employment eligibility.