Customer Service Rep.

Pitco Foods

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

San Jose, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The employee is responsible for providing excellent customer service, validating customer receipts, and ensuring product matches upon exit. They must also maintain the cleanliness and safety of the front-end area and parking lot while enforcing company policies.

Qualifications

We are looking for a customer service representative to provide excellent customer service by validating customer receipts and ensuring product matches. Key requirements include being 18 or older, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Job Description

PITCO Foods is a large independent foodservice distributor in Northern California.   Based in San Jose, CA, PITCO also has distribution centers in Brisbane, Oakland, and Sacramento                         POSITION SUMMARY As one of the first and last people to meet the customer you are to provide ongoing excellent customer service.  You will be responsible for validating all customer receipts and product leaving building match.  Identifies and takes corrective measures when an issue arises on the front end.   DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provides prompt and courteous customer service to members, employees and suppliers, during normal working hours.  Validates all customer receipts and ensures 100% match of product to receipt.
  • Will complete a daily walk at beginning and ending of shift to identify corrective actions.  Will promptly address all issues (employees parking policy, debris, hazards, etc.)  Reports all employees failing to comply with company policies.
  • Oversees the parking lot, keeping clear of empty carts, boxes, trash, and other debris and hazards.
  • Aware of all company policies related to the front end and parking, this includes but is not limited to where employees are allowed and not allowed to park, customer auto / truck parking restrictions and enforces such policies.
  • Reports any suspicious activity, potential competitors or concerns to front end manager.
  • Works both indoors and outdoors and in all types of weather conditions.
  • Weekly will complete a report on all carts, and potential maintenance required.
  • Ensures all front-end doors and exits are clutter, and vehicle free.
  • Keeps front end and front of store clean by sweeping, removing trash, etc.
  • Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.  This may include stocking, and aisle maintenance.
  WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Due to forklifts and other heavy equipment traveling through the store, the environment can be noisy and dusty and may emit gas fumes.
  • Standing and walking for long periods of time on concrete surface.
  • Doors at the front are frequently open, causing drafts and interior temperature changes.
  • May have to handle merchandise and work with sharp tool edges.
  • Tools, supplies and related merchandise may contain hazardous materials.
  • Hours may vary due to operational need.
  MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:  
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.
  • Bi-lingual a plus but not required.
  • Must pass Background Check.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Pitco Foods participates in E-Verify.
  POSITION REQUIREMENTS
  • Member Service: Exhibits a professional demeanor toward others. Unselfishly serves others and assists members, employees, and suppliers in a prompt and effective manner while following company procedures. Ability to identify problems, finds solutions, and makes sound decisions that reflect PITCO Foods Code of Ethics.
  • Self-Motivated: Well-organized and able to prioritize, multi-task, and adhere to deadlines while working efficiently and independently with minimal supervision. Accepts responsibility for his/her choices and decisions. Always maintains a positive attitude.
  • Team Player: Cooperates well with a variety of personalities and individuals and participates in a professional manner to accomplish the business goal. Willingness to perform tasks assigned by supervisors and to assist others as needed.
  • Flexibility: Adjusts positively to change in direction or assignment. Ability to do more than one task during a work shift. Willingness and ability to comply with new programs, methods, practices, and procedures.
  • Problem-Solving: Reacts quickly and appropriately to problems; follows up in a timely manner to issues not immediately resolvable; ties all loose ends.
  • Stress Tolerance: Maintains a positive attitude; maintains a high volume, high-quality workload under demanding conditions.
  • Communicates Effectively: Creates open channels of communication; adapts message to fit the audience; expresses ideas clearly and concisely; keeps others well informed; listens carefully to input and feedback.
  • Gets Things Done: Creates a sense of urgency; gets results despite a large workload, competing demands, and a fast-paced environment; delegates appropriately.
  • Acts with Integrity: Is a role model for ethical behavior; is consistent and fair when dealing with others; keeps commitments.
PAY RATE: $18.00 - $21.00   Experience                                          
  • Previous experience working in warehouse and around customers
  Pitco Foods is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
 

Pitco Foods

PITCO Foods, formerly known as PGI (Pacific Groservice, Inc.) and Pittsburg Wholesale Grocers, Inc., is the leading wholesale distributor in California, focusing on independent stores, covering a large territory from Napa Valley to Fresno. Our company has grown tremendously because of the success of our customers. And their success is directly connected to our everyday low prices. Every day we strive to find the lowest cost for all of our items and we pass on every dollar we save to our customers. We supply all your business needs from grocery to HABA, from refrigerated to frozen, from Hispanic to Asian items, and from Dollar items to product displays/racks. We provide dependable service in our 4 warehouses totaling almost 500,000 sq.ft. You have the option to come into one of our conveniently located cash & carry locations or have your order delivered to your store the very next business day from when your order was placed (orders placed before 5pm). Our fleet of trucks include temperature controlled partitions for your items that require refrigeration. We are not open to the general public. Our customers include, but are not limited to, grocery stores, convenience stores, Hispanic markets, gas stations, restaurants, vending operators, bakeries, catering trucks and more.
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