Customer Service Agent
Northern Air Cargo•Anchorage, AK
•Onsite
About The Position
The Customer Service Agent is dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experience by serving as a proactive brand ambassador and advocate for Northern Air Cargo. This role maintains strong customer relationships by providing prompt, accurate, courteous, and professional service while responding to customer inquiries, coordinating freight logistics, resolving issues, and monitoring customer needs. The Customer Service Agent efficiently processes customer transactions, shipment documentation, and freight movement while meeting established performance standards and operational goals.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of six months related to customer service, transportation, logistics, or operational experience and/or training.
- Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills with a passion for customer service.
- Highly proficient in multi-tasking and prioritizing in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Highly computer literate and capable of learning proprietary software systems.
- Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Projects a friendly, polished, and professional image to customers and the public.
- Adaptable to changing customer service demands and peak-volume periods.
- Proficient in accurate typing and ten-key operation.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages accurately.
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and interoffice memoranda.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to compose routine business correspondence clearly and professionally.
- Ability to effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations with customers, clients, and team members both in person and over the telephone.
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, and obtain TSA clearance for secure airport operations.
Responsibilities
- Warmly welcomes customers while maintaining a secure environment by following company badging, safety, and security procedures.
- Answer incoming telephone calls promptly and provide detailed customer information.
- Promotes and sells Northern Air Cargo services in person and over the phone by identifying customer needs.
- Responds promptly to customer inquiries regarding company services, FAA/TSA regulations, transit schedules, procedures, rates, and shipment requirements.
- Generates rate quotes, accurately executes air waybills, tracks shipments, and arranges freight pickup and delivery.
- Verifies freight descriptions to ensure proper handling, routing, and regulatory compliance.
- Performs routine audits of airway bills and related documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Research investigates and resolves customer concerns while providing positive customer outcomes.
- Educates customers regarding shipment policies, dangerous goods restrictions, and applicable regulations.
- Processes cash, credit card, and customer account payment transactions accurately.
- Shares pertinent customer feedback and service information with Sales and Operations teams to support business growth and service improvements.
- Maintains accurate shipment and customer information within JetStream and other company systems.
- Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Utilizes Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and other operational systems to support customer service activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
