Customer Service Representative - Omaha, NE

Job ID: 529582

Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Lyman-Richey Corporation, A CRH Company, employs more than 500 industry professionals in its aggregate and concrete companies across central and eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. Lyman-Richey Corporation is the preferred provider of aggregate and ready mix concrete, safely providing quality construction materials with superior service and exceptional value to its customers for 140 years. 

Position Overview

The Customer Service Representative will be responsible for receiving, verifying and entering orders for ready-mixed concrete, as well as managing raw materials inventory and scheduling, while developing and maintaining positive relationships with our customers, material suppliers and internal production and service personnel.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Recieves calls from and places calls to customers, guiding them through the ordering process.
• Establishes delivery times according to factors such as truck capacity, delivery distance and fleet availability.
• Enters orders into the computer system with a high level of accuracy.
• Schedules orders at production facilities based on jobsite location, plant and raw material availability.
• Asks questions and advises customers on mix selection for their application (i.e. footing, walls, flat work, etc.).
• Handles all calls and other forms of communication in a courteous, professional and helpful manner.
• Coordinates and dispatches raw material delivery to meet production demand.
• Works with operations personnel to order and manage plant raw material inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• 1-2 years of related experience and product knowledge required.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Report to the office dressed appropriately according to company policy ready to work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must be willing to work off hours, nights, weekends and occasionally holidays when necessary.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as delivery tickets, safety rules and procedure manuals as well as carry out written or verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of tools including Excel, Word and Outlook preferred. Must be able to use the internet effectively.
• Demonstrate basic mathematical skills as well as the ability to interpret and compute basic formulas.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness and ability to work in and adapt to changes in circumstances, tasks, customer needs and other conditions that may affect their daily responsibilities.
• Ability to cope well in stressful environments and communicate professionally.
• Willingness to work independently within in a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to site and use hands and fingers to manipulate/handle objects.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, talk, hear and lift and/or move up to 10 lbs.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch, lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
• Able to communicate with others by telephone and in person.
• Able to utilize office equipment including a computer for word processing, email communication, and preparation of documents and presentations.
• May require sitting for extended periods of time.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. 

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Lyman-Richey Corporation, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.