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Orkin LLC

Customer Service Specialist

Wilsonville, OR · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

Ready to start a career with staying power? Apply now! Responsibilities As a Customer Service Specialist , you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring every customer has an experience that's the best in ...

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Orkin

Customer Service Specialist

Wilsonville, OR · On-site

Ready to start a career with staying power? Apply now! Responsibilities As a Customer Service Specialist , you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring every customer has an experience that's the best in ...

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Mr. Handyman

Customer Service Representative

Tigard, OR · On-site

$15/hr

The CSR answers phones/texts/emails, accurately captures and understands the customer needs ... Intermediate Microsoft Office user Compensation includes: $15/hour to start, bonus potential, paid ...

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What is a customer service immediate start?

Customer Service Immediate Start roles are positions that require candidates to begin working right away, often due to urgent business needs. These jobs typically involve assisting customers with inquiries, solving problems, and providing information about products or services. Employers look for individuals with strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to handle stressful situations. These roles may be offered as temporary, contract, or permanent positions across various industries. Immediate start positions are ideal for those seeking quick employment and who can adapt rapidly to new environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a customer service immediate start, and why are they important?

To excel as a Customer Service Representative, you need strong communication abilities, problem-solving skills, and at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) software, phone systems, and basic computer applications is typically required. Patience, active listening, and a positive attitude help you stand out when addressing customer needs. These skills and qualities are crucial for delivering efficient, high-quality service and ensuring customer satisfaction from day one.

What are some common challenges faced in a customer service immediate start position, and how can new hires overcome them?

One of the most common challenges in a Customer Service Immediate Start role is quickly adapting to the company's systems and protocols while managing a high volume of customer inquiries. New hires may feel overwhelmed by the fast-paced environment and the need to provide accurate information on the spot. To overcome these challenges, it’s helpful to actively participate in training sessions, ask questions when uncertain, and lean on team members for support. Building strong communication skills and remaining patient under pressure will also help new hires succeed and deliver excellent customer experiences.
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Infographic showing various Customer Service Immediate Start job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution.

Substitute Classroom Food Service Worker | Immediate Start!

Head Start of Lane County

Springfield, OR

$14.25 - $19.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Position Purpose

To ensure support for Direct Service Teams at Head Start classrooms in the areas of food preparation and service, clean-up, and site sanitation.

Essential Job Responsibilities Performance Indicators

  • Food preparation, including attention to special diets and determining portion sizes.
  • Food service, including table setting, delivery of food to tables, dish washing.
  • Clean up of classroom serving area and kitchen.
  • Storage, inventory, and ordering of food and food service equipment.
  • Clean up of bathrooms and hand washing areas as requested.
  • Other duties, as requested to include covering for classroom breaks.

Communications

  • Work cooperatively with Head Start classroom staff, families, and food service staff.
  • Frequent interaction with Food Service Manager (training, site visits).

All communications are potentially sensitive and are subject to Head Start policy on confidentiality.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience Required

  • Previous experience in a food service and/or child care operation.
  • Knowledge of quantity food preparation, kitchen equipment, and approved sanitation methods.
  • Ability to work independently and assist with supervision of volunteers.
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Spanish language ability and or experience in a Head Start setting a plus.
  • Must be currently enrolled in the Child Care Division-Central Background Registry.
  • Current Food Handler's Card Required

Physical/Mental Abilities and Processes

  • Frequent kneeling, stooping, bending and reaching.
  • Frequent lifting of up to 20 lbs and occasional lifting up to 40 lbs.
  • Frequent decisions to assure compliance with sanitation and USDA regulations.

Position information

  • Supervised by Regional Manager

This job description was last updated on 10/7/04. August 2021

This job description was last updated on 08/11/2021. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Head Start of Lane County is an EEO Employer.
Head Start of Lane County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
 

Additional Information

  • We strongly encourage all job applicants to apply for the Central Background Registry as soon as possible, even before the interview, to prevent any delays in the hiring process. For more information regarding the CBR visit Department of Early Learning and Care:Central Background Registry.


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