Welch Packaging is hiring: Designer in Elkhart

Join Welch Packaging today! Welch Packaging was founded upon the principle that making a difference was what mattered most. With a clear vision to provide the highest quality corrugated packaging experience. Today, with 24 regional locations, distribution centers and over 1500 employees, Welch Packaging remains dedicated to servicing the needs of local customers with custom cardboard boxes, creative packaging solutions, and a commitment to long-term relationships. Welch Packaging has never wavered from the core values upon which it was founded. Welch Packaging strives to make a difference in customers' business, associates' lives, and every community affected by its work. We believe associate training and development is the foundation of our success. Welch Packaging has a constant history of growth since it began in 1985. Change is welcomed and encouraged for career growth with compensation for performance.

In addition to a competitive wage, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes a 50% match 401K up to 8% of your contributions, wellness incentives, contributions to your health savings account up to $700, and 100% coverage on preventative care benefits including prescription medicines, medical, dental, vision, life and supplemental life insurances.

Apply today if you are interested in working in a dynamic, growing company and looking for a chance to become part of an exceptional team of professionals.

Summary :

Works with members of the sales team to effectively provide creative solutions and presentations, technical support, and accurate specifications in a timely manner to both internal and external customers that will deliver the Ultimate Corrugated Experience and promote the Service Promise.

Key Responsibilities :

• Ability to understand performance of each type of board grade, medium and liner combination.
• Understands customer products / needs, Welch business strategy, Welch sales strategy and overall packing requirements for projects.
• Utilization of TOPs program to analyze the performance needs of structure being provided to the customer.
• Supplies final CADs for production runs and sample designs for approval / signoff by customer.
• Ability to use 3-D software (Artios) for development of products or presentations for customers.
• Formulate and communicate ideas for new accounts or products while analyzing customer needs and production feasibility.
• Accompany Sales Representatives on occasion to present new designs or presentations to customers or prospects.
• Works with customer service representative or sales representative to review accounts and make recommendations for update on style, board weight and new products.
• Meet deadlines for design requests / samples based on information supplied from sales representative or production.
• Adhere to and support all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Duties may vary depending on location

Systems, Tools, and Technology :

Requirements & Qualifications :

High School Diploma or GED required. College degree in Business, Organizational Management, Structural Design or related field preferred. Two to four years of design experience in a manufacturing setting preferred. Good organizational, analytical and communication skills. Excellent problem-solving and leadership skills. Internal and external customer focus.

Physical Demands :

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to pull stock sheets for samples or to store materials during the workday. Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 50 pounds stock sheets.

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