Position Purpose:
Support development and growth through innovation, efficiency, and creative packaging design.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Tasks related to this position may vary and are not limited to those listed below:
- Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times.
- Work with vendors on tooling, ink, and various design/production supplies.
- Check in and service tooling such as cutting dies and printing plates.
- Problem-solve with all departments to support efficient and safe manufacturing processes.
- Full-time role in an office/design department setting.
Structural Design
- Developing and designing structural solutions for corrugated packaging and displays.
- Working with customer service and production team on creating and maintaining schematics vital to the workflow of manufacturing.
- Designing manufacturing and shipping corrugated samples for the sales team and customers.
Graphic Design
- Creating, adjusting, and preparing art files for a wide array of printing methods.
- Creating, adjusting, and maintaining design and production forms.
- Work with other departments to create innovative graphics solutions.
Sales and Marketing
- Assisting in the growth of business by developing relationships with customers, and working with sales to effectively use design graphics as a sales tool.
- Understanding marketing plans and assisting sales with growth opportunities.
Additional Responsibilities
- Working with vendors on tooling, ink, and various design/production supplies.
- Checking in and servicing tooling such as cutting dies and printing plates.
- Problem solving with all departments to support efficient and safe manufacturing processes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Desired Skills and Behavioral Strengths:
- Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (primary Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop).
- Basic knowledge of CAD software.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Prior work experience in the corrugated industry is a plus.
- CAD table experience.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, trouble-shooting and creative abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Desired Qualifications and Experience:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from accredited university with an emphasis in graphic design and/or structural/packaging design.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Good knowledge and grasp on graphic design concepts.
- Aptitude for 3D visualization and design.
- Attention to detail with ability to rapidly change focus between tasks and projects.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Results-oriented and able to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Mathematically inclined
About BCI:
Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee-owned company with twelve (12) corrugated manufacturing facilities, providing an extensive range of corrugated packaging products. Located in ten states, our services and capabilities include custom-designed corrugated packaging, point-of-purchase displays, point-of-sale packaging along with fulfillment and logistics. Simply stated, we do not just make boxes. We build the means to shape impressions and influence perceptions.
BCI provides competitive pay and a robust benefits package including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision and life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, as well as a bonus plan and opportunity for employee stock ownership.
