Demo

Customer Service Rep

Grane Transportation
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2025

Grane Logistics Express (GLX), the logistics division of Grane Transportation, is looking for vibrant and energetic CSR to join our 3PL team. Grane Transportation is a privately held family company that has been in business for over 90 years and is actively expanding the 3PL/GLX division. As a CSR, your primary responsibility will be to communicate with the customer and assist them with any transportation needs.

Responsibilities

  • Enter all new freight orders into the TMS system (McLeod)
  • Schedule appointment via phone, email or web portal with shipping and receiving locations.
  • Enter and ensure all shipment data is correct in McLeod.
  • Make daily check calls on all in transit freight.
  • Collect necessary PODs /BOLs directly from carriers and supply documentation to accounting department.
  • Manage incoming calls and emails and respond professionally and promptly.
  • Research answers or solutions as needed.
  • Build sustainable relationships through open and interactive communication with the customer.
  • Listen and respond to customers’ needs and concerns in a professional and prompt manner.
  • Provide operational and sales support.
  • Ability to assess situations and proactively communicate to all pertinent parties

Requirements and Skills

  • Associates Degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Proficiency Microsoft Office (all programs).
  • Ability to learn new software programs and portals easily.
  • Have a positive attitude.
  • Strong communication skills needed - Take the extra mile to engage customers.
  • High degree of creativity and intuition.
  • Ability to think quickly and respond positively under pressure.
  • Be self-motivated.
  • Excellent problem solving skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and time management skills.
  • Bi-lingual (any language) and previous customer service experience a plus but not required.

Overview

This opportunity provides a start in a dynamic field while also having fun in an energetic work environment. If you want to be more than just a number, then Grane Logistics Express might be the right opportunity for you. Our hands-on training program is individually tailored, and provides exposure to all facets of the industry.

  • Salary
  • 401k
  • BCBS Health Insurance, Dental, and Vision
  • EOE M/F/D/V
  • Mobile device reimbursement plan

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Customer Service Rep?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Customer Service Rep career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$41,527 - $53,091
Income Estimation: 
$47,809 - $60,449
Income Estimation: 
$41,527 - $53,091
Income Estimation: 
$47,809 - $60,449
Income Estimation: 
$59,001 - $77,833
Income Estimation: 
$73,754 - $99,306
Income Estimation: 
$68,732 - $87,540
Income Estimation: 
$87,731 - $109,164
Income Estimation: 
$47,062 - $59,238
Income Estimation: 
$52,795 - $66,992
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Grane Transportation

Grane Transportation
Hired Organization Address Lafayette, IN Full Time
At GDS Logistics, we define ourselves by our values. GDS Logistics is a core value driven company, committed to customer...
Grane Transportation
Hired Organization Address Chicago, IL Full Time
Grane Logistics Express (GLX), the logistics division of Grane Transportation, is looking for dynamic and enthusiastic s...
Grane Transportation
Hired Organization Address Chicago, IL Full Time
Grane Logistics Express (GLX), the logistics division of Grane Transportation, is looking for dynamic and enthusiastic c...
Grane Transportation
Hired Organization Address Chicago, IL Full Time
Grane Logistics Express (GLX), the logistics division of Grane Transportation, is looking for dynamic and enthusiastic L...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Customer Service Rep jobs in the Chicago, IL area that may be a better fit.

Data Entry Specialist

Customer Service Manager, Palatine, IL

Trucking Customer Service Rep

Celtic Cartage, Palos Hills, IL

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!