Customer Service Parcel Specialist

About the position

This team member will have primary responsibility for coordinating the inbound/outbound package activities of the in-center parcel management operation. This team member will be receiving, processing, staging and delivering all inbound and outbound packages from the venue/center utilizing an electronic last mile tracking system with limited supervision. This team member will regularly interface with all levels inside the venue and event customer's organizations. The team member must be proficient with a variety of computer systems and have the ability to meet the physical demands of the position. This team member is required to perform many functions within the center, including all functions performed by Center Consultant team members.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility for coordination of all shipping related services and activities.
• Maintain log of all incoming and outgoing parcels, prepare parcels for pickup by delivery drivers, and sort incoming parcels.
• Utilize proprietary software and equipment to execute necessary job functions.
• May pick-up and deliver customer packages throughout the hotel facility.
• Provide customer service, including anticipating customer needs, suggesting alternatives and problem solving.
• Assemble parcels and prepare goods for shipping by wrapping items in insulation, inserting items into shipping containers, weighing packages, and affixing labels to parcels.
• Utilize pallet jacks and other large package handling equipment.
• Follow all Equipment Safety and Package Security guidelines.
• Provide customer service by determining appropriate shipping methods, informing customers of company products, services, routes, and rates.
• Ensure quality customer service is given to customers by providing packaging services.
• Offer assistance to customers by suggesting appropriate shipping methods.
• Maintain inventory of shipping supplies.
• Set priorities of customer requests.
• Maintain high levels of customer service.
• Use sound judgement to resolve customer service issues or refunds.
• Employ investigative research for mis-labeled packages.
• Troubleshoot routine equipment problems.
• May provide leadership on assigned shifts and direct work of other team members.
• Perform multiple tasks at the same time.
• Follows instructions of supervisors and assists other team members in performing center functions.
• Collate, sort and organize communications and other forms of information provided by customers and the venue.
• Assist in the training of center team members.
• Operate the point of sale terminal (POS) ensuring package handling fees are collected.
• Perform daily close-out procedures on POS.
• May assist team members in goal setting and skill development.
• Performs administrative duties, including bidding, ordering supplies and inventory control.
• May operate photocopy, binding and other business center equipment.
• Take customer orders, give pricing information, perform consultative selling to customers.
• May pick-up and deliver customer orders.
• Follows copying protocol (copyright law, confidentiality, and careful handling of original documents).
• Prepares bank deposit slips.
• Perform all other duties as needed or requested.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent education required.
• Minimum six months of related experience required (Warehouse and/or Hospitality Experience Preferred).
• Proven strong organization and planning skills.
• Action oriented with skills and aptitude to excel in a customer-focused and results-driven environment.
• High integrity individuals who present professional image through effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent team building and collaborative skills; ability to develop strong customer relationships.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to accurately translate and record information into electronic tracking system with 100% accuracy.
• Proficiency with computer systems and ability to learn new software applications quickly.
• Ability to pass an OSHA certification for any equipment in center calling for such certification.
• Ability to move 75 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to maneuver packages of any weight above 75 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance from another person.
• Physical stamina to walk up to 10 miles per shift.