Customer Service Associate
Date: Feb 5, 2026
Location: Hiram, OH, US, 44234-1806
Company: Great Lakes Cheese
Job Overview
The Customer Service Associate acts as the liaison between the Customer and the Company/Sales in performing complex execution to customer support.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a positive business relationship with the customer and cross-functional teams
- Serve as the primary Customer contact for sales orders, inquiries, reports, issues.
- Enter or release standard/complex PO's for base/specialty customers into to the system ensuring order accuracy regarding item quantities, delivery/pick-up dates, pricing and all customer-established parameters.
- Resolve basic and intermediary discrepancies or customer inquiries entering returns, debits or credits
- React quickly/effectively to log, track and resolve Consumer and/or Customer complaints.
- Work cross-functionally with Production, Shipping, Transportation, procurement and Supply Chain to coordinate customer needs
- Maintain heightened knowledge of products, Customers, Brokers; understand Master Data.
- Maintain an elevated awareness of price, product, availability or other changes that could occur, keep Customers informed and provide solution action for any changes that could impact them
- Assist Sales with samples, new item forms, price forms, specs; provide overall elevated sales support and aid in decision-making process.
- All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
- All GLC employees are, expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our Customers and Consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of 2 year customer service experience.
- High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 7 years customer service experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
- Must be legally authorized to work for a company in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field and 3+ years customer service experience.
- SAP experience.
- Excellent communication skills with varied audiences and situations both externally and internally.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and integrated systems.
- Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, is detail oriented, and practices good follow-through.
- Ability to convey positive approach to most situations, accept responsibility, deal with criticism.
- Emits pleasant, helpful, and professional demeanor; develops relationships easily.
Working Conditions
• Work is performed in an office setting.
• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.
EEOC & Disclaimer
Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.