Help Desk Technician

Help Desk Technician Sabert - 3.3 Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time 21 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Computer operation Customer relationship building Wireless networking Laptop (troubleshooting support) Research Windows Computer hardware Task prioritization Customer support ticket management Productivity software Full Job Description What makes Sabert a great place to work: Pay, benefits and more. Sabert is eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more. To learn more about our benefits click here.

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We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions. The company was founded in 1983 grounded in the purpose of reinventing food packaging to nourish and protect our world. Today we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide spectrum of packaging solutions for food distributors, restaurants & caterers, grocery stores, national food chains and consumer entertaining. Want more insight on what it's like to work for Sabert? Click here to hear directly from our employees and learn more about our Company's mission. We're committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process, to learn more about accommodations please call (732) 721-5544 or email for assistance. Please do not send resumes to the above email address, applications submitted via email will not be considered unless specifically invited to do so. Sabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, being a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, political belief or activity, or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation. Applicants must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States for Sabert. Sabert will not commence an employment-based immigration case to fill this open position The Help Desk Technician provides support and services to programs, departments, internal and external users. This includes ensuring the effective implementation and use of technological systems and equipment, coordination and responding to requests from stakeholders, and researching, documenting, and providing insight on solutions for various projects and initiatives across the organization. Applies best practices related to data integrity and data protection in line with the organization's Security Framework for corporate information. Gathers and analyzes data in support of business cases, proposed projects, and systems requirements. Ensure proper operation of supported hardware and software, including desktop computers, laptops, printers, MS Office, IP Phones, and other items as required. Tasks include receiving, prioritizing, documenting and actively resolving end user help requests and escalating incidents when considered appropriate and necessary to maintain expectations. Problem resolution may involve the use of diagnostic and help request tracking tools, as well as require that the individual give in-person, hands-on help at the helpdesk level. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Operational Management Field incoming requests to the Service Desk via telephone and e-mail to ensure courteous, timely and effective resolution of end user issues. Document all pertinent end user identification information, including name, department, contact information and nature of problem or issue. Update Helpdesk system as required. Build rapport and elicit problem details from service desk customers. Prioritize and schedule problems. Escalate problems (when required) to the appropriately experienced technician. Record, track and document the service desk request problem-solving process, including all successful and unsuccessful decisions made, and actions taken, through to final resolution. Apply diagnostic utilities to aid in troubleshooting. Access software updates, drivers, knowledge bases, and FAQ resources on the Internet/Intranet to aid in problem resolution. Identify and learn appropriate software and hardware used and supported by the organization. Perform hands-on fixes at the helpdesk level, including installing and upgrading software, installing hardware, implementing file backups, and configuring systems and applications. Install anti-virus software and verify virus definitions are up-to-date. Perform preventative maintenance, including checking and cleaning of workstations, printers, and peripherals. Test fixes to ensure problem has been adequately resolved. Perform post-resolution follow ups to help requests. Develop help sheets and FAQ lists for end users. Reinforce SLAs to manage end-user expectations. Assist on departmental network or system related projects. Identify and recommend improvements in IT processes or tools. Continuously develop skills to advance into higher support tier level Planning and Strategy Document Resolutions for future reference Evaluate alerts and other information for proactive resolutions Analyze trends for ways to prevent future problems. Alert management to emerging trends in incidents as well as unusual issues. Acquisition & Deployment Assist in software releases and roll-outs and communication to the end users. Assist in Hardware purchases and roll-outs and communication to the end user. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of basic computer hardware, including Dell & Lenovo laptops and desktops Experience with Windows PC OS (Windows 10, Windows 11) Extensive application support experience with Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Office 2019-2024 Suite Knowledge of Help Desk ticketing software. Working knowledge of a range of diagnostic utilities Working Knowledge of wireless systems. (Honeywell/Intermec a plus) Good written and oral communication skills Good interpersonal skills, with a focus on rapport-building, listening and questioning skills. Strong documentation skills. Ability to conduct research into a wide range of computing issues as required. Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language. Highly self-motivated and directed. Keen attention to detail. Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks. Exceptional customer service orientation. Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Work Conditions 40-hour on-site work week, paid overtime Sitting for extended periods of time. Both on-site and remote support. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and other computer components. Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals. On call schedule as needed during after hours and weekends. Standard work schedule 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.