Customer Service Representative - Fastfrate Group (Edmonton)

Role Summary:
The Customer Service Representative is the first point of contact for Fastfrate Group customers from the initial booking, throughout transit, and until freight has successfully delivered. In addition, the Customer Service Representative interacts and communicates with internal partners to ensure the best possible customer service is provided from the start to end of transit for each customer’s loads.

Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Work Arrangement:
On-site
Position Type:
Union
Employment Status:
Permanent
Compensation:
Hourly Rate: $23.88
Work Location & Environment:
10020-56th Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6E 5L7
Office environment

Key Accountabilities:
In this role, you will:

• Email communication to external customers, shippers and consignees, and internal partners
• Book pickup and delivery appointments and schedule using customer portals as required
• Notify external and internal customers of late arrivals
• Answer incoming calls and transfer appropriately
• Enter pickup/delivery times once recording details pertaining to all departments and shipper, consignee and driver have been confirmed
• Supply accurate information/updates through online portals for various customers and weekly reporting
• Trouble shoot problems including rescheduling and cancellation of loads
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications
We’re looking for someone who brings:

Education & Experience:

• 1-2 years of prior work experience in Customer Service role(s)
• Experience in the transportation industry is considered an asset

Skills & Attributes:

• Commitment to customer satisfaction and a customer focused mentality.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Creative and effective problem-solving ability.
• Well-organized, enthusiastic, professional and a positive team member.