Packaging Engineer

ROCKET INDUSTRIAL INC; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ROCKET INDUSTRIAL INC is seeking a full-time Packaging Engineer at their Wausau Distribution Center. This role acts as a solutions consultant, providing technical expertise to sales staff and clients. Responsibilities include identifying solutions for clients, developing new products, and maintaining vendor relationships.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Packaging and knowledge of ISTA testing standards. This position involves making end-user calls and providing training to sales representatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging required.
• Knowledge of ISTA testing and custom standards necessary.
• Experience with design software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue valuable solutions for clients.
• Design and source new products and vendors.
• Provide training and technical support to sales reps.

Skills

ISTA testing knowledge

Corrugated/Folding Carton design software

Vendor relationship management

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Packaging

Tools

Kongsberg cutting table

Job description

Job Details
Job Location: Wausau Distribution Center - Wausau, WI 54401
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Job Shift: Day
We're looking to fill this role at one of our following locations: Madison, WI, Wausau, WI, or Elgin, IL.

SCOPE OF ROLE

The Packaging Engineer is a critical knowledge worker at Rocket Industrial, acting as both a solutions consultant to our sales staff and customers, and the curator of appropriate solutions. This individual will provide technical expertise to the sales team by identifying, designing, testing, and presenting custom solutions to our customers, while also communicating directly with clients. The Packaging Engineer will have a thorough understanding of the competition and how we can best differentiate ourselves.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifying and pursuing solutions from insights that provide the most value to our clients
• Increasing the profitability of existing products
• Designing, developing and sourcing new products and vendors
• Developing and maintaining strong vendor relationships
• Making regular end‑user calls to facilitate sales and show technical expertise
• Providing training to sales reps as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Packaging
• Knowledge of ISTA testing and custom test standards
• Test Report creation
• Experience in Corrugated / Folding Carton design software, preferred
• Experience with Kongsberg cutting table, preferred