Customer Service Specialist

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Job ID: 52706
Location: Urbana , Illinois
Employment Type: Contract to Hire
Last Updated: 0 days ago

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Customer Service Specialist
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CST
Temp-to-Hire
$15–$17 per hour
Reports to: Regional Operations Manager
 
Position Summary
We are seeking a Customer Service Specialist to support a fast-paced operations team in Urbana, IL. This role serves as a key operational and customer-facing position, responsible for ensuring excellent service delivery, efficient inventory and repair processing, and accurate billing and administrative support. This is a fully onsite position supporting regional operations across multiple states.
 
Key Responsibilities
Customer Service & Front Office Support
  • Serve as the first point of contact for customers, vendors, and visitors
  • Answer and route phone calls; assist walk-in customers
  • Maintain accurate customer contact records and build strong relationships
Inventory & Operations Management
  • Receive and process shipments from vendors and internal locations
  • Update purchase orders in ERP systems (Ormandy/NetSuite)
  • Conduct quarterly inventory counts and monitor stock levels
  • Stage, track, and ship products for sales and service teams
Depot Repair Processing
  • Create service orders for incoming equipment repairs
  • Coordinate repairs with third-party depots or manufacturers
  • Track repairs through completion and return equipment to customers
Billing & Reporting
  • Invoice all sales and service orders within two business days
  • Monitor Work-in-Progress (WIP) reports and billing queues daily
  • Upload invoices to customer portals as required
  • Generate and maintain operational reports (aging, WIP, open purchase orders)
Accounts Receivable & Collections
  • Process customer credit card payments
  • Maintain accurate collections notes in ERP systems
  • Send customer payments (checks) to lockbox weekly
Additional Responsibilities
  • Support contract renewals and equipment record updates
  • Ensure accurate service ticket documentation and closure
  • Collaborate with internal teams to align on daily priorities
  • Promote a safe, organized, and productive work environment
  • Perform additional operational duties as needed
Qualifications
Required:
  • 2–4 years of experience in customer operations or related areas:
    • Customer service
    • Inventory or shipping/receiving
    • AP/AR or billing
    • Sales support or repair coordination
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • High level of integrity and discretion with confidential information
Preferred:
  • Experience in an office or operations support environment
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Ormandy)
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
  • Full-time onsite role (Monday–Friday, standard business hours)
  • Regular sitting, standing, walking, and computer use
  • Occasional lifting (up to 15 lbs) and equipment handling
  • FGP offers contract employees benefits including minimum essential coverage insurance, a fixed indemnity plan and a 401k retirement plan once eligibility requirements are met