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Customer Service Representative - Tier 1

Sysco · Woodridge, IL · Full time

Posted Aug 26, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How do you keep up with a high volume of emails and calls so nothing slips through?

What they are checking: Whether they have a system for responding timely and accurately, which the posting stresses.

Tell me about a time you went past what a customer asked for to keep them coming back.

What they are checking: Whether they think about long-term relationships and repeat business, not just closing the ticket.

Do you have any experience with restaurant supply or commercial food service? If not, how would you learn the products?

What they are checking: Whether they can get up to speed on a large catalog of foodservice products quickly.

After four weeks of onsite training, this role is hybrid. How do you stay productive and reachable on your work-from-home days?

What they are checking: Whether they can work as reliably at home as in the Woodridge office.

Tell me about a mistake you made with a customer order. How did you fix it?

What they are checking: Whether they own errors and fix them quickly instead of shifting blame.

What would you do

A restaurant owner calls upset because a key piece of equipment didn't arrive before their opening. How do you handle that call?

What they are checking: Whether they calm the customer, take ownership and find a real fix rather than just apologizing.

You need an answer from the warehouse to help a customer, and they aren't responding. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they follow up with internal teams persistently and keep the customer informed meanwhile.

A customer is rude and keeps interrupting you. How do you keep the call on track?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and professional with difficult people without taking it personally.

How do you decide when an issue is beyond what you can solve and needs to go to a supervisor?

What they are checking: Whether they know the limits of a tier 1 role and escalate at the right moment.

About the work

How comfortable are you in Microsoft Office and online ordering systems? Give me an example.

What they are checking: Whether they have the computer skills to work orders and correspondence efficiently.

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The full job description

As published by Sysco.

Company: US0670 Edward Don Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 60517 Travel Percentage: 0 Compensation Range: $17.25 The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors. You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan. BENEFITS INFORMATION: For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com JOB SUMMARY The Customer Experience Representative interacts extensively with our customers to develop relationships; ensuring ultimate customer satisfaction and returning customers. Schedule: This position will be onsite for training purposes for 4 weeks and then once training is complete it will transition to a hybrid schedule, working onsite in Woodridge IL 3 days per week and working from home 2 days. QUALIFICATIONS • High school diploma or equivalent • 1 years in a Customer Service function or related skill • Customer centric and Internet savvy • Strong MS Office skills Preferred Qualifications: • Restaurant supply/commercial food service experience RESPONSIBILITIES • Proactively communicate to all internal and external related parties to exceed customer’s expectations. • Respond timely and accurately to all incoming customer correspondence along with thorough documentation. • Receives customers' requests by telephone, email or chat, analyzes requests, provides information requested or ascertains who best can provide the information, and routes the request to the proper person. • Demonstrates ownership of customer requests with follow through, documentation and complete resolution. • Assists in returns and replacements as needed. • Analyzes transactions, corrects records, and adjusts errors. • Provide accurate information regarding pricing and availability of in-stock items. • Resolves customer questions related to orders, places orders where opportunity is present. • Maintains 90% minimum average in customer service and sales area quality assurance reviews. • Has knowledge of product line, prices, delivery time, drop ship items, various marketing promotional services, and similar data, as required. • Remain current with product knowledge by attending vendor meetings/training and participating in provided training/education. • Manage time effectively, meet personal goals and work effectively with other members of the distribution team. • Report any system or product inaccuracies timely. • Follow company policies and procedures. • Performs other all duties as assigned. Professional Skills: • Superior time-management skills. • Ability to multi-task and stay focused on critical objectives. • A positive, can-do attitude is a must. • Able to work in a fast paced, closely integrated team in which customer delight, communication, teamwork and flexibility are essential. • Ability to write short correspondence. • Ability to accurately spell. • Ability to speak and write English in a clear, understandable manner. • Ability to accurately follow detailed procedures and processes. • Ability to work with a diverse group of people. • Ability to work comfortably under pressure. • Ability to work independently and with a group on various on-going projects simultaneously. • Must be able to perform basic arithmetic calculations (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentage functions.) • Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Ability to plan and organize time and projects efficiently. • Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills • Ability to exchange and furnish information requiring detailed explanations and maintain active discussions with customers and other work groups. • Ability to act in an ethical, honest and professional manner at all times. • Desire to work independently as well as in a team environment. • Maintain discretion with all company information regarding customers, pricing, products, and procedures. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. • Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time. • Must be able to bend, reach and stoop occasionally to reach file cabinets, boxes, etc. • Must be able to look at a computer screen for prolonged periods of time and type. • Requires the ability to read written instructions, reports and other documentation. • The employee must occasionally lift, carry and/or move up to 30 pounds. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. • The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. • The noise level in the work environment is usually light to moderate. Working Conditions: • The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Important: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. OVERVIEW: Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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