Structural Designer

Pratt Industries • La Vergne, TN

3d

About The Position

Our Structural Packaging Designers are responsible for overseeing creation of packaging prototypes/samples to assist Sales Account Representatives in Sales promotions. This function is crucial to obtaining and maintaining Customers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Strong organizational skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment
• Flexible, fast learner, who can handle multiple projects, solve problems, and embrace challenges
• Can develop innovative and creative packaging solutions with a focus on manufacturability
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Physical demands: Standing, sitting, walking, push/pull, ability to lift/carry 10lbs-50lbs.
• Must be able to work in a Manufacturing environment if required. Sometimes noisy, dirty, dusty, and hot and cold temperatures.
• Must successfully pass Company pre-employment screening

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 3-5 years' experience in corrugated packaging or a related field.
• Proficient skills with ArtiosCAD, Kongsberg table, or similar tools.
• Experience in a corrugated production/manufacturing facility
• TOPS Software experience
• Competent in Microsoft Office
• Good communication skills with Customers and internal Sales/Production/Customer Service Staff.
• Exposure to package testing and methodologies (UN/DOT, ISTA, Etc)

Responsibilities

• Formulate and communicate ideas for new accounts or products, analyzing customer needs and production feasibility.
• Accompany Sales Representatives on occasion to present new products or designs to customers or prospects.
• Review accounts and make recommendations for updates on style, board weight, new developments, etc.
• Analyze changes in the industry and research innovations in packaging equipment.
• Produce samples on CAD table or cut samples by hand.
• Create production specifications from proto-types, drawings, etc.
• Work individually or collaboratively with cross-functional teams and resources during research, ideation, evaluation and validation stages of all design solutions
• Responsible for meeting deadlines with possible overtime required.
• Implement, maintain, and support all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Management may assign additional duties on an as needed basis.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Monthly Incentive Opportunities
• Paid Holidays from DAY ONE
• Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within ONE MONTH of hire
• 401(k) with match at 3 Months
• PAID vacation days at 6 Months
• FULL tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing and parenting leave at 12 Months

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees