Packaging Design Associate I

UFP Industries, Inc; Magna (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with companycon

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

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Packaging Specialist I to design and develop packaging solutions under supervision, applying knowledge of lumber, panels, foam and metal fabrication.

You will coordinate with sales and manufacturing to meet cost, profit and productivity goals and will work with SolidWorks and Excel to create practical packaging designs. You will contribute to new product development, create drawings and specifications, and participate in efficiency initiatives and cost analysis

Qualifications

• 1 year+ experience in lumber/panel/packaging manufacturing.
• Proficient in English reading, writing and speaking.
• Knowledge of panel and lumber grades, hardware, and construction basics.
• Solid understanding of material cuts and yields.
• Proficient in Excel; SolidWorks experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with customers, vendors and co-workers to develop long-term working relationships.
• Assists in the new product development process, based on customer needs, design packaging basics, utilizing SolidWorks and other computer design programs.
• Offers alternative designs of existing packaging or alternate material solutions.
• Develops drawings and specifications that meet operations' and customers' requirements.
• Assists in determining the costs of products, develops bills of materials and ensures that appropriate information is entered into the system and maintained.
• Drives efficiency in product manufacturing through design methods and assist production team in efficiency initiatives where applicable.
• Assists in developing corrective action as required per ECO, DCR and plant production needs.
• Prepares various reports as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

English proficiency

MS Excel

Education

Packaging design degree (optional)

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Packaging Specialist I to design and develop packaging solutions under supervision, applying knowledge of lumber, panels, foam and metal fabrication.

You will coordinate with sales and manufacturing to meet cost, profit and productivity goals and will work with SolidWorks and Excel to create practical packaging designs. You will contribute to new product development, create drawings and specifications, and participate in efficiency initiatives and cost analysis