Customer Service Associate

Location: Stony Point

Job Title:

Customer Service Associate

Job Description

The Customer Service Associate is an entry-level position responsible for providing administrative and customer support to internal teams and external customers. This role serves as a primary point of contact for customer inquiries and assists with order processing, account support, database maintenance, and general operational functions. The Customer Service Associate works closely with sales, operations, and customer support teams to ensure a positive customer experience and efficient workflow.

Responsibilities

+ Respond to customer inquiries via phone, email, and other communication channels regarding order status, product information, account questions, and service requests.

+ Provide timely and professional customer support, escalating issues when appropriate.

+ Process and manage return requests, warranty claims, and related documentation.

+ Prepare and distribute order confirmations, acknowledgements, shipping notifications, and tracking information.

+ Support order entry and data management activities within company ERP, CRM, or related business systems.

+ Assist sales and customer support teams with administrative and operational tasks.

+ Coordinate and track expedited orders and special customer requests.

+ Process product samples, promotional items, or demonstration requests as needed.

+ Maintain accurate customer records and ensure information is updated within company databases.

+ Participate in team meetings, training programs, and ongoing professional development activities.

+ Collaborate with internal departments to resolve customer concerns and ensure timely order fulfillment.

+ Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance customer service processes.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

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Experience with order entry and data management.

+ Strong customer service orientation.

+ Ability to work with ERP and CRM systems.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ 2+ years experience in a customer service capacity.

+ Familiarity with manufacturing and order processing environments.

Work Environment

This position operates in an office environment, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The company culture emphasizes growth opportunities, as this role serves as a gateway to promotion into inside sales roles. The team is comprised of tenured staff, some with over 40 years of service. Enjoy weekly ice cream socials, annual team picnics, and events.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Stony Point, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.04 - $27.40/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:  - Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital  - 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)  - Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)  - Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Stony Point,NY.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.

With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and…