About this role
The Customer Service Representative (CSR) delivers accurate, responsive, and customer‐focused service by managing order activity, communicating clearly and professionally with customers and internal partners, and ensuring information is documented with precision. This role monitors order status, tracks changes, identifies potential service risks, and escalates issues as needed to maintain continuity and service reliability. In this role, the CSR documents customer requirements, communicates updates proactively, follows established processes, and collaborates with cross‐functional teams to support consistent execution. As an individual contributor, the CSR builds strong customer relationships through timely, professional interactions and may lead or support team projects focused on continuous improvement, customer experience, operational excellence, or individual development. The CSR contributes to overall team success by demonstrating attention to detail, service accuracy, and a commitment to a positive team culture and exceptional customer experience. Periodic after hours and weekend support is required.
- Manage accurate and timely order entry, contract application and pricing confirmation for an assigned customer base, or as needed for team member coverage.
- Serve as the primary liaison between customers and internal teams, fostering positive relationships through consistent and professional communication.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with Sales, Supply Chain, Transportation, and Plant Scheduling to support customer order fulfillment.
- Solicit customer orders based on customer trends, inventory levels, and agreed service expectations.
- Track and communicate short-term changes in customer demand, escalating risks or constraints as appropriate.
- Lead resolution of customer incidents by collaborating with internal stakeholders and documenting outcomes through established processes.
- Gather and maintain customer information and insights, sharing relevant details to support business decision-making.
- Balance multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and responsiveness in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrate consistent accountability, integrity, urgency and commitment by contributing to a positive team culture while delivering quality service aligned with Ardent Mills' values.
- Leads or supports team projects to drive continuous improvement, customer experience, operational excellence, or individual development as assigned.
- Periodic after hours and weekend support is required.
- Based on order urgency, the CSR may be required to coordinate directly with carriers on behalf of the transportation team to ensure timely shipment, including submitting escalation requests when necessary. The CSR is also responsible for coordinating the operations with third-party warehouses to ensure accurate, efficient, and on-time customer order fulfillment (Canada only).
Education
- HS Diploma or GED
Experience
- 2 - 3 years of relevant experience
- Customer service experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- SAP, Microsoft GP or other ERP software working knowledge preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel and Word
- Willingness to lead by example, help drive team engagement and influence others positively
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to balance competing priorities with the skills to successfully multi-task in a fast paced environment
Language
- Bilingual; Spanish preferred but not necessary
Travel
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Must be available to work after hours coverage on a periodic basis during evenings and weekends in addition to the usual schedule
Location:
Denver CO
Address:
1875 Lawrence Street, Denver CO, 80202
Additional Locations (if applicable):
Employment Type:
Full time
Additional Information:
Competitive Compensation:
We provide market-driven base pay, based on skills, abilities, and level of experiences. Our salary ranges are broad, and individual salary will be market competitive based on a candidate’s unique set of skills and level of experience. The starting range for this position is $25.90 - $33.00, with additional earning potential possible commensurate with experience. Additionally, we believe that our team members are the reason for our success and all team members are incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved. While the specific bonus plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions, the targeted bonus plan and targeted percentage amount for this role is Bonus - MIP, 5% Annual.
Benefits:
At Ardent Mills we offer a wide range of benefits to our team members and their eligible family members. Some of our great benefit programs you may be eligible for include: • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts • Life and Disability Programs • Voluntary Benefit Programs • Company Sponsored Wellness Programs • Retirement Savings with Company Match • Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays • Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE).
Application Deadline:
Ardent Mills accepte les demandes sur une base continue sans date limite de dépôt des demandes.
Ardent Mills accept applications on a rolling basis without a deadline for application.
EEO Commitment:
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At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills. The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.
En Ardent Mills, todos importan y todos tienen voz. Estamos comprometidos a brindar un ambiente de respeto mutuo donde haya igualdad de oportunidades disponibles para todos los solicitantes y miembros del equipo y las decisiones se basarán en el mérito, la competencia, el desempeño y las necesidades comerciales. Estamos orgullosos de ser un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos por motivos de raza, color, religión, credo, origen nacional, ascendencia, estado civil, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género, discapacidad física o mental, embarazo, información genética, condición de veterano, edad, política. afiliación, o cualquier otra característica no meritoria protegida por ley o no. Juntos, celebrando nuestras diferencias, formamos Ardent Mills. La descripción del puesto anterior ha sido diseñada para indicar la naturaleza general y los deberes y responsabilidades esenciales del trabajo realizado por los empleados dentro de este puesto. Es posible que no contenga un inventario completo de todos los deberes, responsabilidades y calificaciones requeridas de los empleados en este puesto. La descripción, los deberes, las funciones y las responsabilidades están sujetos a cambios a discreción de Ardent Mills.
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Shift Differential:The Company provides a shift differential to eligible employees who are assigned to and work shifts outside of standard business hours. Shift differential is paid in addition to the employee's regular base hourly rate and is included in the calculation of the regular rate for overtime purposes.La Compañía proporciona un diferencial de turno a los empleados elegibles que están asignados a turnos de trabajo y fuera del horario comercial estándar. El diferencial de turnos se paga además de la tarifa horaria básica regular del empleado y se incluye en el cálculo de la tarifa regular para fines de horas extras.
Role Designation
Ardent Mills is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. This role follows a hybrid work arrangement and will be based in the assigned work location. The successful candidate will be expected to work in person from their assigned office location two days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday), except when traveling for business.
Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer :
At Ardent Mills, the security of our employees and candidates is a priority. We will never request sensitive information such as your bank account information, social security number, or other non-publicly available information during the application and interview process. If someone asks you for sensitive information, we strongly advise that you assume that individual is not affiliated with Ardent Mills. Some things to watch out for:
- Slightly altered or unprofessional email addresses. Ardent Mills’ Recruitment team only corresponds from email addresses with the domain [email protected] or [email protected] .
- Vague job requirements or job descriptions. Our open job opportunities and descriptions can be found at ardentmillscareers.com