Customer Service Associate (Tues-Sat or Night Shift)

Company Summary Zoro.com is a leading eCommerce platform offering nearly 12 million tools, parts and supplies for our business customers. Launched in 2011, we brought a B2C-like experience to the B2B industry, and continue to be at the forefront of digital innovation at the intersection of technology and distribution. We have rapidly grown to over $1 billion in annual revenue and we’re just getting started!

Job Summary As a Customer Service Associate at Zoro, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional service to our customers by promptly and accurately resolving their inquiries or issues. Your primary objective will be to deepen the relationship with Zoro customers and drive loyalty and sales by providing a seamless and satisfactory customer experience through efficient communication and problem-solving skills.

This position is onsite in the Janesville, WI office with the potential to transition to a fully remote work setting after successful completion of 8 weeks of in-person training. There are multiple shifts available for this position: Tuesday - Saturday CDT 7:00am - 3:30pm 7:30am - 4:00pm 8:00am - 4:30pm 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday CDT 12:30pm - 9:00pm Start Date: November 2, 2026. Must be able to drive to either our Janesville OR Chicago office location for Day 1.

  Duties and Responsibilities Work in a fast-paced multi-channel environment, following an assigned work schedule based on business needs. Customer Support: Provide exceptional customer service via phone by addressing inquiries, resolving complaints, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Good written communication skills are required for note taking and submitting tickets.  Order Processing: Assist customers with placing orders, tracking shipments, processing returns, and managing account information.

Resource Knowledge: Develop a comprehensive understanding of our process resources, products, and services to effectively address customer questions in order to provide the correct information. Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues promptly and efficiently, escalating complex matters to the appropriate department when necessary. Communication : Maintain clear and professional communication with customers and internal teams, ensuring accurate information exchange and timely follow-up.

Quality Assurance: Adhere to company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with quality standards and service level agreements. Documentation: Accurately document customer interactions, including inquiries, resolutions, and feedback, in the appropriate system/tools.   Minimum Qualifications/Requirements At least 1 year of Customer Service or related experience, preferably in a fast-paced environment such as a contact center Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to listen & convey information clearly and effectively Proficient in using customer service hardware and software, CRM (customer relationship management) systems, and other relevant tools preferred Strong problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills, with the ability to think quickly High School diploma or equivalent Must be able to work during one of these shift schedules:  12:30pm - 9:00pm CDT Mondays-Fridays or  7:00am - 3:30pm CDT Tuesdays-Saturdays  Ability to attend the 8-week training sessions virtually Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm CDT from November 2, 2026.

Ability to drive and pick up your Zoro-issued equipment in either Janesville or Chicago location.   Compensation This position is hourly. Pay starts at $17.75/hour with the potential to earn $18.00 after your first three months*, and $18.25/hour after six months**. *Upon completion of new hire onboarding **After meeting all performance metrics for three consecutive months   Compensation: This position is hourly.

Below is the anticipated base pay compensation range for this position.   Total Rewards Zoro’s total compensation