Junior Packaging Designer – SolidWorks & BOM

UFP Industries; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program with employee

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs and challenges

Other supplemental benefits

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Packaging Specialist I to design and develop packaging solutions that meet customer specs under supervision. You will work with engineering, sales and manufacturing to align cost, profit and productivity objectives.

The role leverages knowledge of lumber, panels, foam, corrugated and metal fabrication to create manufacturable packaging for customers. A degree in packaging design is optional; 1 year in related manufacturing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in lumber/panel/packaging manufacturing.
• Proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
• Working knowledge of panel and lumber grades, hardware, and construction basics.
• Solid understanding of cuts and yields of material.
• Proficient in MS Excel; SolidWorks experience.
• Training will be provided in UFP processes and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with customers, vendors and co-workers to develop long‑term relationships.
• Assists in new product development, designs packaging structures using SolidWorks and other design tools.
• Offers alternative packaging designs or material solutions.
• Develops drawings and specifications that meet operations’ and customers’ requirements.
• Assists in determining product costs, develops bills of materials and ensures data is maintained.
• Drives manufacturing efficiency through design methods and supports production teams.
• Aids in developing corrective actions per ECO/DCR and plant needs.
• Prepares various reports as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

Packaging design degree or related

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Excel

Job description

UFP Industries is seeking a Packaging Specialist I to design and develop packaging solutions that meet customer specs under supervision. You will work with engineering, sales and manufacturing to align cost, profit and productivity objectives.

The role leverages knowledge of lumber, panels, foam, corrugated and metal fabrication to create manufacturable packaging for customers. A degree in packaging design is optional; 1 year in related manufacturing is preferred.