Structural Designer

Structural Designer

This position will be responsible for creating temporary point of purchase displays,protective and e-commerce packaging utilizing corrugated containerboard as the primary substrate. To be successful in this position, the candidate must be able to tap into their creative problem-solving skills while supporting our customers,sales,customer service and other designers to develop cost effective, unique and purpose-built solutions. Candidates must be able to visualize in 3D while working in both 2D and 3D to create prototypes that drive cost effective solutions to resolve customer challenges.

Essential Functions:

Follow all company safety rules, policies,and procedures

Supports and participates in a team work environment in order to meet company and departmental goals

Supports the Sales Group with the requested design creations and samples

Obtains quotes and manages the purchase of cutting dies, printing plates,litho laminate and preprint paper for new items

Supports graphic projects

Performs new tooling verification on new product printing plates, cutting dies, litho laminate and preprint

Assist with production special request or problem tooling

Performs the necessary activities to help maintain the functions of the Design Department

Maintains relatve testing protocols such as Hazmat, ITSA, and big box/ecommerce customers

Supports additional responsibilities as assigned by management

Complies with Green Bay Packaging's policies and procedures

Previous experience in structural design, preferably in the corrugate industry. Must be able to communicate and work well with customers, suppliers as well as customer service, sales and production personnel on a daily basis

Skills and abilities

Education: Bachelors degree in packaging design or engineering withion the paper or corrugated industries is preferred

Indepth working knowledge of Artios CAD, Adobe Illustrator, TOPS/Cape palletzing software and Microsoft Office and its applications

Familarity with retailer specifications, shipping guidelines, print production and manufacturing processes

Knowledge of box plant machinery, tooling, and processes including an understanding of machine capabilities/limitations, specification sheets and drawings

Knowledge of linerboard and board grade combinations as well as corrugating and printing processes

Possess the ability to work independently as well as in team based environments to reach company goals

Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment

Possess a positive attitude and maintains effective working relationships with coworkers and customers

We offer a competitive wage and excellent benefiot package including medical, dental,vision, Life, STD/LTD AD&D 401(k) Employee Safety, Heralth &Wellness is a priority for us

The Fort Worth Division is strategically located in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex to conveniently service businesses in the Texas markets, and is an industry-leading, fully equipped corrugating plant that manufactures a wide range of corrugated packaging products. Fort Worth Division is currently opening a new state-of-the-art facility that incorporates cutting-edge corrugated industry technologies.

Green Bay Packaging is a 3rd generation family-owned company celebrating 90 years in business in 2023 and is currently recognized as one of America's best mid-sized employers.