Packaging Specialist

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

SUMMARY:

The Packaging Specialist is responsible for organizing and monitoring administrative, product and project related tasks within the Packaging Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adds and updates all logo and art files to the PLM Digital Asset folder and packaging component folders.
• Proofs artwork created by graphics and from nominated printers.
• Sends artwork files to suppliers, both international and domestic.
• Proofs packaging tech packs assigned to styles in PLM database.
• Reviews and approves sales and pre-production samples and communicates daily with factories to resolve questions or issues.
• Sets up and maintains files by season, brand, and customer of printed PLM style tech packs.
• Sets up and maintains packaging brand books with new and updated artwork and printed samples.
• Assigns packaging components and put-up assemblies to styles in PLM database.
• Determines packaging sizes and materials to meet marketing and production criteria.
• Develops packaging methods.
• Assigns packaging materials (labels, swiftachs, hangers, balers, prepack cases).
• Assists in designing new packaging concepts.
• Adds work instructions to new styles created.
• Updates and maintains styles in PLM when changes are made.
• Creates and maintains work instruction templates in Excel.
Performs additional duties as needed.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent attention to detail, time management skills and meeting deadlines
• Positive attitude and ability to handle highly confidential information
• Ability to reflect positive attitude and disciplined work ethic
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work independently
• High energy level
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to openly share ideas and effectively communicates cross functionally
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Demonstrated experience in being a self-starter
• Ability to deal with internal/external customers with enthusiasm and professionalism
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are essential
Must possess confidence, good judgement, energy and the right personality to work in a challenging environment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Four-year, college degree in graphics, design, fashion, or product development or related field and/or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Three years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience within the Fashion industry is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Proficiency with using various measurement devices, such as tape measure and gauges.
• Understands and can navigate using graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator or similar.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of PLM or similar systems helpful.
• Knowledge of customers protocol requirements and systems.
• Knowledge of regulatory laws and requirements as applicable to product and packaging.
• Ability to openly share ideas and effectively communicates cross functionally.
• Excellent brand aesthetic sense for composition and color matching.
• Willingness to adapt and an inherent drive for a saleable product.
• Strong proofreading skills.
• Strong English writing skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to sit, talk, listen and reach with hands and arms to operate a computer and phone.
• Occasionally required to walk, stand, bend, and stoop in order to pull files from a standing file cabinet, place files in a cabinet and lift/move boxes of packaging materials.
• Frequently required to use vision to inspect packaging materials for correct number, colors and format.
• Occasionally required to push and lift bins that weigh up to 25 pounds.
• Consistent daily attendance required; occasional off-shift support required.
• Occasionally required to travel to multiple work sites.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Generally, will work in conditioned office environment.

• The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer at any time with or without notice.

AA/EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without race, color, gender (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected characteristics. *