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The Timken Company
Customer Service Representative
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What they do
A Customer Service Representative interacts directly with customers to answer questions and solve problems. Communicates with customers in person, over the phone or online. Provides help with troubleshooting technical problems for equipment or software. Keeps records of customer communications and transactions.
$37,223 / year median in Michigan
-12% projected decline
Job Description
Customer Service Representative
- Full Time The Timken Company
- Norton Shores, MI Posted on 08/18/26 (
Ref:
MIWj0iMuA5) We're not looking for someone to answer phones- we're looking for someone to help lead the charge.
Essential Responsibilities:
Serve as both the first point of contact and the final resolution for customer inquiries, including order status, expediting, ETA, and shipping updates. Respond to RFQs by coordinating with production to confirm accurate pricing and lead times; prepare and send formal quotes with applicable terms and conditions. Follow established quoting prores and ensure all information isplete and correct. Set up new customer accounts, maintain and update the customer database, and process all iing orders, changes, and acknowledgments accurately. Maintain clear documentation of customer interactions, including inquiries, transactions, and follow-ups. Provide timely updates on lead times, delivery status, and order progress by coordinating closely with the production planner/buyer and sales team. Resolve issues by ing problem-solving techniques,municating cross-functionally, and following up on the RMA process and credit disputes as needed. Serve as the main contact for internal and external order updates, collaborating with team members across production, sales, and finance. Maintainanized digital files and generate reports from Microsoft 365, QuickBooks, and other systems as required. Continuously support the improvement of department processes and perform additional duties as assigned by management.Key Skills & Competencies:
Exceptional attention to detail with stronganizational and time-management skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong math skills and the ability to quickly and accurately manage data. Clear and professionalmunication abilities, verbal, written, typing, spelling, and grammar. Active listening and effective interpersonal skills for engaging with both customers and internal teams. Technically inclined with a basic mechanical knowledge andfort working with industrial products (a plus, but not required). Ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage shifting responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.Basic Qualifications:
Associate degree required; equivalentbination ofcation and experience will be considered. 2-4 years of customer service or related experience in a professional or technical environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and generalputer literacy. Excellentmunication,anizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to learn technical product information and collaborate effectively across department Scles (Currently hiring for both): 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM EST
- All offers of employment are contingent upon the successfulpletion of a background check that includes: degree verification, criminal records check, medical and drug screen, professional references, prior employment verification
- We offer aprehensivepensation package in line with market pay that includes a very generous benefits package.