Packaging Designer

Overview

The Packaging Designer is responsible for designing and developing innovative packaging solutions that improve product performance, reduce costs, and meet customer requirements. This role works closely with customers, sales, operations, and suppliers to create, test, and implement effective packaging designs while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new packaging as well as revise existing packaging, focusing on cost reduction and performance enhancements.

• Produce samples and small production runs of prototypes using the CAD table for testing purposes, including writing and transmitting specifications as needed.

• Enhance existing packaging with innovative solutions, which will involve conducting customer site visits and performing packaging audits at their locations.

• Coordinate with tooling suppliers to ensure quality and efficiency.

• Travel with sales representatives to customer locations when necessary.
• Build strong internal relationships to support and ensure efficient and accurate responses to customers, sales, and operations departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Packaging, Mechanical Design, Architectural Design, or Prototype & Design, and experience in a CAD-related field.
• Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills, with the ability to work closely with internal and external customers
• In-depth working knowledge of Microsoft Office and its applications, CAD, Artios CAD, Cape Pack, Adobe Creative Suite, and/or TOPPS, as well as familiarity with CAD tables.
• Familiarity with various paperboard stocks, board grade combinations, corrugation, and printing processes.
• Experience operating sample cutting tables.
• Strong cognitive and mathematical skills
• Demonstrated ability to visualize concepts in 3D
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Compensation & Benefits In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, free health clinics, STD, LTD, life insurance, company matching 401(k), and an onsite fitness center. Company Overview Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family-owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, WI, Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 5,000 team members and operates more than 40 facilities in 16 states. Green Bay Packaging is committed to innovative product development, sustainable forestry practices, and emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information, visit

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