Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Opus Packaging – West Michigan a premier packaging company and supplier of corrugated products. Our philosophy and values are the backbone of Opus, but it is our employees who bring them to life. We know that the most critical component of a thriving business is a thriving team.

We are currently searching for a Designer for our Caledonia, MI location. As a Designer, you can expect to support the sales staff with producing quality packaging designs that meet and / or exceed our customers’ needs. The Designer will also participate in promoting the corporate vision, mission statement, and core values in all duties and responsibilities.

Opus Packaging is pleased to provide a competitive medical, vision, dental insurance package along with company paid life insurance for you and your family on your 1st day of employment. We also offer 401k, PTO, production bonus, safety bonus program and safety shoe reimbursement.

What you need to be successful at Opus Packaging :

• Minimum of three to five years of designer experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably in corrugated industry.
• Ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts. Negotiating experience to speak effectively with suppliers and / or employees of organization.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills as well as good listening skills.
• Proficient with time management and planning skills; ability to work independently.
• Solid decision-making skills and attention to details.
• Takes initiative on projects, strong customer focus.
• Proficient with MS Office : Word and Excel, CAD software.
• Understand basic materials used in corrugated design and board grade

During a normal workday you can expect to :

Develop packaging solutions for the customer.

Purchasing tooling (print plates, die cuts, etc.).

Work with Customer Service and Production Department to ensure 100% accuracy on tooling requirements.