Atlantic Packaging is currently hiring a Structural Designers to work out of the Brampton and Ingersoll locations. Reporting to the Design Manager, the Structural Designer is responsible for drawing and producing prototype designs/displays samples based on customer specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to design inquiries from customers, sales, and customer service personnel
• Attend Q.W.G.'s and safety meetings.
• Record all completed jobs on your weekly log sheet.
• Look to improve and or create designs that are what the customer wants production approved and cost effective while keeping sustainability in mind. Should be able to create a design with any level of difficulty in a reasonable amount of time.
• Create designs that meet the retail stores specifications. Retail Ready.
• Coordinate lab tests whenever necessary, to ensure the design won't fail at retail
• Create pallet utilization reports ( Capes) for our customers, estimators and production teams
• Ensure scrap generated off sample table is put into the appropriate area either for storage and use later or into the recycling bins
• Help put away sample board when it comes in.
• File away design requests
• Keep the design area clean and organized
• Is aware of the automated movement of the sample table and its related safety systems
• Work safely, reporting hazards and unsafe conditions, and taking all reasonable measures to protect themselves and their co-workers
• Use and or wear personal protective equipment that the company requires to be used or worn
• Work in compliance with the responsibilities as outlined in the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Industrial Regulations and with the Company's safe practices and procedures
• Present a professional image while in client contact
• Perform other duties as required.
  

Qualifications:

• Diploma in packaging design
• Good communication skills written and verbally.
• Work in both imperial and metric measurements.
• Knowledge of Artios Cad
• Experience in operating Kongsberg table
• Knowledge of corrugated package allowances
• Knowledge of CAPE packaging data sheet program
• Knowledge of the Adobe Illustrator, photoshop, Acrobat, 3D software , power point and excel would be an asset.
• Understanding of machine capabilities and limitations; excellent analytical skills; ability to work with minimum supervision