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Customer Service Associate

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zoro logoZoro · Janesville, WI
Full-timeOn-site1w ago
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This position is hourly. Pay starts at $17.75/hour with the potential to earn $18.00 after your first three months*, and $18.25/hour after six months**.*Upon completion of new hire onboarding **After meeting all performance metrics for three consecutive monthsZoro's total compensation plan includes our Zoro Incentive Plan (ZIP) that is designed to foster and reward our team members for strong performance. Total compensation will be highly competitive.In addition to competitive compensation, Zoro offers comprehensive benefits and perks including:Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employmentMaternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents. We also support growing your family through access to adoption assistance program6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist and Wellhub portal membership to support your mental and emotional wellbeingAt least 18 paid time off days annually for full-time employees and 6 company holidays per year6% company contribution to a 401K Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution requiredTuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and access to financial counseling, education, and toolsCharitable Gift Program - match gift to an eligible educational, cultural, community health, and human service organizationsEmployee discounts and admission to variousHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Remote work options

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Company Summary Zoro.com is a leading eCommerce platform offering nearly 12 million tools, parts and supplies for our business customers. Launched in 2011, we brought a B2C-like experience to the B2B industry, and continue to be at the forefront of digital innovation at the intersection of technology and distribution. We have rapidly grown to over $1 billion in annual revenue and we're just getting started! Job Summary As a Customer Service Associate at Zoro, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional service to our customers by promptly and accurately resolving their inquiries or issues. Your primary objective will be to deepen the relationship with Zoro customers and drive loyalty and sales by providing a seamless and satisfactory customer experience through efficient communication and problem-solving skills. This position is onsite in the Janesville, WI office with the potential to transition to a fully remote work setting after successful completion of 10 weeks of in-person training. There are multiple shifts available for this position: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM 5:30 PM 10:00 AM 6:30 PM 10:30 AM 7:00 PM 12:30 PM 9:00 PM Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 AM 4:30 PM 8:30 AM 5:00 PM Tentative Start Date: August 3rd, 2026. Duties and Responsibilities Work in a fast-paced multi-channel environment, following an assigned work schedule based on business needs. Customer Support: Provide exceptional customer service via phone by addressing inquiries, resolving complaints, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Good written communication skills are required for note taking and submitting tickets. Order Processing: Assist customers with placing orders, tracking shipments, processing returns, and managing account information. Resource Knowledge: Develop a comprehensive understanding of our process resources, products, and services to effectively address customer questions in order to provide the correct information. Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues promptly and efficiently, escalating complex matters to the appropriate department when necessary. Communication : Maintain clear and professional communication with customers and internal teams, ensuring accurate information exchange and timely follow-up. Quality Assurance: Adhere to company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with quality standards and service level agreements. Documentation: Accurately document customer interactions, including inquiries, resolutions, and feedback, in the appropriate system/tools. Minimum Qualifications/Requirements At least 1 year of Customer Service or related experience, preferably in a fast-paced environment such as a contact center. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to listen & convey information clearly and effectively. Proficient in using customer service hardware and software, CRM (customer relationship management) systems, and other relevant tools preferred. Strong problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills, with the ability to think quickly. Ability to use various information sources to answer questions, identify problems and appropriately resolve customer issues. High School diploma or equivalent Must have transportation and ability to attend work onsite in Janesville, WI, Ability to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM for the first 12 weeks of training until transitioning into a permanent schedule.


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