at ePac Flexible Packaging in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
ePac Flexible Packaging is a rapidly growing company with locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Indonesia. Built on break-through digital printing, ePac is at the crossroads of advanced technology and manufacturing. ePac’s mission is to provide locally-based consumer packaged goods companies the ability to compete with large brands with great packaging.
This role offers a competitive hourly rate based on experience, with a generous leave and benefits package. Benefits package includes 3 Medical Options, Dental, Vision, Employer paid Short and Long term disability, 401K with employer match and more!
So, who are we? Simply put, ePac provides digitally printed, flexible packaging. We offer our customers fast and easy access to custom flexible packaging, with a mission to help small brands obtain big brand presence. We are technology driven and solution centered, and we love what we do!
Our Core Values:
+ Provide exceptional products and customer service
+ Help our customers grow
+ Support the communities and local businesses we serve
+ Develop sustainable solutions
SUMMARY OF POSITION The Sales Support Specialist manages customer jobs from order approval to finished product, including all front office and production aspects. This position is responsible for providing effective customer service for all internal and external customers by using excellent, in-depth knowledge of company products and programs as well as communicating effectively with team members within the customer service department. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES+ Assists in estimating for customers
+ Creates and approves job tickets for the shop floor
+ Assists plant manager with any emergency problems
+ Communicates with customers on updates for projected timelines for projects
+ Manages trouble-shooting of emergency orders for customers
+ Participates in meetings with production staff and front office staff
+ Enters Customer Orders in ERP system (Microsoft PrintVis)
+ Utilizes Salesforce to manage communications with sales team, customers and management
+ Follows up on all customer transactions in a timely manner
+ Ensures CARs are created by quality department and communicated to customer
+ Provides timely and accurate information to incoming customer order status and product knowledge requests.
+ Processes customer orders/changes/returns according to established department policies and procedures.
+ Works closely with the credit department to resolve disputed credit items.
+ Provides timely feedback to internal team members regarding service failures or customer concerns.
+ Partners with the sales team to meet and exceed customer service expectations.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES+ Sends out sample products to customers
+ Packages orders for delivery
+ Assists other plant employees with tasks when staffing is an issue
+ Performs other duties as assigned
JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES+ Flexible packaging knowledge is preferred but not a must
+ Knowledge of film substrates used in the industry is preferred but not a must
+ Excellent customer service via phone, email and in person
+ Pre-press and pre-press workflow knowledge a plus
+ Knowledge of estimates and customer expectation a plus
+ Excellent time management skills
+ Basic IT structure knowledge
+ Knowledge of a web to print order system a plus
+ Must be deadline driven and have a sense of urgency
+ Must be adaptable and flexible
+ Must have a great customer focus and be action oriented
+ Should have experience in Word, Excel and Google Suites
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION+ 2-3 years of experience in a customer service-related field
+ Associates degree with relevant major preferred
+ Experience working in a manufacturing environment
+ Computer data-entry experience
+ Preferably 1+ years industry-specific customer relations experience.
WORK ENVIRONMENT+ Most of the time in a professional office setting with some regular time on the production floor.
+ While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be around, moving mechanical parts and vibration
+ ePac believes in a collaborative and cross-trained workforce and encourages all employees to learn all facets of our company. This role will have the ability to learn and train on operational functions throughout the company for career advancements
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and employees will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by management.
The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as needed. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
ePac is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EEO Poster (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)
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