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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS   Following all safety rules and procedures  Teamwork effort and involvement to meet all goals  Produce samples and small production runs of prototypes on the CAD table for testing purposes  Writing and transmitting specs as requested   Improve existing packaging with innovative solutions, this will include customer site visits and the ability to perform packaging audits at their location  Coordinate with tooling suppliers   Reviews information and orders cutting dies, Printing plates, labels and preprint on new items(s)  Travel with Sales Reps to Customer locations when required  Develop strong internal working relationships to support and promote efficient and accurate responses to Customers, Sales, and Operations departments  Assist with routine lab functions  Handles daily Graphics projects as dictated by customers and Plant  Develop advanced Graphic Design skills and On-the-Job Training  Assists Sales Reps in the absence of the Design Manager  Performs Tooling verification of new products Print plates, Cutting dies, labels and preprint   Handles all requirements of preprint and labels; gets quotes, checks artwork, and verifies labels when they arrive  Obtains quotes on tooling as needed, on cutting dies, and print plates.   Places Printing Plates, cutting die(s), label and preprint orders to supply production with needed materials  Assists with Production special request or problem tooling  Perform the necessary activities to help maintain the functions of the Design Dept  Makes Graphic Mock-up samples as requested by customers   POSITION QUALIFICATIONS    The qualifications for the structural designer are the ability to meet the requirements of the job with or without accommodation Strong verbal, written and electronic communication skills along 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, Graphics Adobe Creative Suite, and/or TOPPS and CAD table Knowledge of box plant machinery, tooling, and processes including scoring, machine capabilities/limitations, spec sheets and drawings Knowledge of various paperboard stocks, board grade combinations, corrugation, and printing processes  Experienced in operating sample cutting tables   Good knowledge of corrugated industry, working POP knowledge is desired  Strong cognitive and math skills  Demonstrate ability to think in 3D Detail oriented Must possess the ability to work independently as well as in a Team environment  Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.