Customer Service Specialist

Position Summary 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. Benefits Information FedEx Office benefits are based on position, average hours, length of service, and plan/program requirements. Below is a general description of benefits eligibility and timing for U.S. regular. Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and/or vision coverage and participate in Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) on date of hire. Part‑time employees who have completed 91 days of employment and worked a minimum average of 17 hours per week, are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and/or vision coverage and participate in Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). 401(k) plan with company match after one year of service; eligibility begins on the first day of the month coincident with or following one month of service. Educational assistance up to $5,250 per calendar year for tuition and other allowable education expenses. Must be working at FedEx for 90 continuous days to receive reimbursement. Our generous paid time off program includes holiday pay, bereavement time, and accrual programs for paid vacation and sick time. The amount of paid time off depends on job classification and length of employment. Employees accrue paid sick time at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 72 hours, unless a higher amount is otherwise required by law. Vacation accrues based on position, hours worked, and years of service unless otherwise required by law. For part‑time employees, start accruing after 1 year of service at a rate of 3.34 hours for every 173 hours worked. For full‑time employees, start accruing vacation time immediately based on hours worked to accrue approximately one or two weeks of paid vacation in the first year (based on position) and work your way up to more paid vacation time with tenure. Work your way up to more paid vacation time with tenure. 4 premium holidays, 2 non‑premium holidays, and 2 floating holidays. 2 weeks paid parental leave. Paid Military Leave (up to 80 hours for full‑time or up to 40 hours for part‑time) during short‑term military leave of 21 days or less) Adoption Assistance Program (regular part‑time/full‑time employees with 12 months continuous service), LTD & STD Disability (regular full‑time employees after completing 180 days of active employment), Life Insurance (part‑time/full‑time employees are eligible for basic and supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) on date of hire. Life insurance and AD&D are not subject to the minimum hours rule), Commuter (part‑time/full‑time employees in all locations on date of hire, coverage begins two months after election, can elect anytime in the year), and Voluntary benefits (regular part‑time/full‑time employees on date of hire). General Duties And Responsibilities This is a representative list of the general duties the position may be asked to perform, and is not intended to be all-inclusive Primary responsibility for coordination of all shipping related services and activities, include: 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. Responsible for mobile equipment assigned on a daily basis (where applicable) May pick‑up and deliver customer packages throughout the hotel facility Provide customer service, including anticipating customer needs, suggesting alternatives and problem solving, and is able to satisfy those needs with a minimum amount of supervision 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 (where applicable) 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, as well as offering information about company products and 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, and explain the benefits of digital printing technology 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 Minimum Qualifications And 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 Essential Functions Ability to stand during entire shift, excluding meal and rest periods Ability to move and lift 75 pounds Ability, on a consistent basis, to bend/twist at the waist and knees Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, partners, and other team members Ability, on a consistent basis, to function in a fast‑paced environment, under substantial pressure Ability, on a consistent basis, to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time Ability to work with minimal supervision Ability to perform the General Duties and Responsibilities set forth above in a consistent and efficient manner Ability, on a consistent basis, to report regularly to work and maintain established business hours in order to support the FedEx Office business; regular attendance and/or reporting could include regular attendance at a physical location and/or maintaining established business hours depending on the scope and nature of the position Pay Transparency This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the salary information represents the job level minimum and the job level maximum. Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors permitted by law. An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential. The Company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement. Pay $18.35 - $21.57/hr EEO Statement FedEx Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Vets/Disability. FedEx Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, including throughout the application and hiring process, if requested. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should email View email address on click.appcast.io. FedEx Office will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act. The existence of a criminal record is not an automatic or absolute bar to employment and a candidate’s criminal record will be considered individually based on factors such as the relationship between the job sought and the criminal offense, the timing of the offense, the nature of the offense, and any other relevant information. #J-18808-Ljbffr