Retail Display Technician & Design Assistant at Great Northern

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jun, 26

Salary

28.0

Posted On

04 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Structural Design Assistance, Fabrication, Prepress Interfacing, Artwork Creation, Mockup Creation, Artios Software, Structural Projects, Store Sets, Plan-O-Gram Sets, Customer Interface, Vehicle Operation, Vehicle Maintenance, Load Routing, Material Handling, Project Set-up Forms Management, Interpersonal Communication

Industry

Packaging & Containers

Description

Retail Display Technician & Design Assistant Why Great Northern Established in 1962, Great Northern is a local, privately owned paper-based packaging manufacturer with a long history of providing secure, stable, and meaningful positions. You will experience a collaborative team-first, safe, clean, enjoyable, and predictable workplace where team members support and care for one another. Our team members produce sustainable and eco-friendly products that are supplied to national brands that impact people's day-to-day lives. Additionally, Great Northern is continually investing in upgrading or purchasing new, high-speed manufacturing equipment to maximize and increase capacity. Our employees have access to state-of-the-art technology and tools, enabling them to work more efficiently and effectively. These investments not only maximize our capacity and increase production, but also create more opportunities for our employees to learn and grow their careers. What We Can Offer You In addition to excellent wages, Great Northern has a competitive benefits package including medical; dental; life insurance; paid vacation; paid holidays; profit sharing and 401(k) with company match. We also offer our employees a safe, clean, friendly environment and room for growth! Are you looking for a career with an established and stable company? Pay/Schedule $22.00/hour - $28.00/hour depending on experience and qualifications Monday – Friday from 8:00am until 4:30pm Under general supervision and following established procedures, the Retail Display Technician & Design Assistant is responsible for assisting the structural designers in the development of package and display design concepts for customers. Responsible for delivery and display set up and working with team members to meet the customer needs. Partial Position Summary Work with Structural Designer to coordinate design concepts and fabricate samples of design concepts; i.e. containers, interior packaging, and displays. This includes interfacing with the prepress team on creation of artwork for mockups. Work with Structural Designer to learn and maintain an average to above average level of knowledge with Artios Software. Complete structural projects, as assigned, on-time and accurately, demonstrating the ability to work independently and seek assistance from structural design staff as needed. Responsible to ensure store sets and/or Plan-O-Gram (POG) sets are complete, accurate and timely. Works closely with Design to assure clear understanding for POG sets. Interfaces as needed with customer to assist with requests in a professional manner. Drive company provided an/or personal vehicle. Maintains vehicle log according to state and federal regulations. Inspects Van and equipment for irregularities and supplies such as tires, brakes, gas, oil, water etc. Documents and reports any service, repair or defects. Ensures effective and timely load and delivery routing utilizing knowledge of Twin Cities metropolitan area. Loads and unloads materials onto or from van, pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand. Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit. Assists in maintaining clean and orderly staging area, finished goods area, and warehouse. Assists in managing all Project Set-up Forms (PSF’s) for accuracy and communicates to Customer and internal teams. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities High school diploma or GED. Self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision. Excellent interpersonal communication skills in both oral and written format. Approachable and supportive when working with others. A demonstrated ability to work effectively with customers, and the ability to convey a positive and professional image of service and support to employees at all levels of responsibility in the company. Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record. Ability to interpret drawings (customer specifications) and to understand a variety of basic corrugated container designs. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, E-mail, Publisher and Excel) spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of computer software such as CAD System Design. Accuracy in work and strong attention to detail. Expectation To be successful your teammates will depend on you to have pride in your work, be on time, work safely, work effectively with others, be optimistic, take ownership of your responsibilities, and look for continuous improvement opportunities. Check out this insightful testimonial for what one of our employees has to say about working at Great Northern: Employee Testimonial Click here to learn more about Great Northern has to offer for your career! Here is another testimonial that showcases one of our newest machines!: Employee Testimonial This is a safety sensitive position. We are a Tobacco free campus Great Northern is an Equal Opportunity Employer Great Northern is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

Responsibilities

The Retail Display Technician & Design Assistant supports structural designers by coordinating design concepts and fabricating samples of packaging and displays, including interfacing with prepress for artwork mockups. Responsibilities also include ensuring timely and accurate completion of store and Plan-O-Gram sets, as well as managing deliveries and vehicle logistics.