What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Hood Container Corporation?
Are you a detail-oriented problem solver with a knack for numbers?
As an Estimator, you'll play a crucial role in our success by accurately assessing project costs and timelines for Hood Container Corporation's Corrugated Converting manufacturing plant in Lebanon, TN. You'll work closely with sales, customer service, and operations to generate quotes for boxes to help us win new customers! This position is part of our customer service team and reports to the Customer Service Manager.
What you'll do:
- Analyze projects: Break down complex projects into manageable components.
- Calculate costs: Determine labor, material, and equipment costs.
- Prepare estimates: Develop detailed estimates for clients.
- Collaborate with teams: Work closely with engineers, project managers, and vendors.
- Negotiate contracts: Secure the best deals for the company.
What you'll need:
- Three or more years experience in estimating, customer service, accounting or similar field
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred
- Experience in the corrugated or comparable packaging industry preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, & Word
Here's why you'll love working at Hood Container:
- Competitive pay & benefits: We offer a base salary based on experience, a quarterly bonus program, and a comprehensive benefits package to keep you healthy and happy.
- Continuous learning: We invest in paid training and development to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
- Caring & Empowering Company Culture: Supportive & collaborative team dedicated to seeing you unbox your potential to help make a difference & customers happy.
- Growing Company in a Sustainable Industry: Consider a Future in Corrugated Packaging
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens and customers we serve. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
Hood Container Corporation is a family-owned, Mill to Market company, specializing in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high graphic displays, and contract packaging. Our commitment to customer happiness, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence drive our business. Over the last decade, Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States. To learn more about Hood Container Corporation visit www.hoodcontainer.com or check us out on Social Media!
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