Estimator

Great Northern is a leading developer and manufacturer of creative solutions for packaging, shipping, merchandising and distributing products for industrial, commercial and retail markets. Great Northern - Chippewa Falls is seeking an Instore Estimator to join our growing manufacturing team! Are you ready to make a difference?

POSITION SUMMARY

Determines pricing for customers based on customer requirements, GNC capabilities, and vendor limitations and availability. Creates estimates to include fulfillment for customer quotes and/or orders. Updates any changes on existing estimates and/or quotes. Works with sales, design, production, fulfillment and customer service to offer alternatives to problems in accordance with GNC-Chippewa Falls service, quality, and efficiency standards by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED.

Determines correct pricing for customers by creating an estimate for each item quoted or ordered, while following specified pricing guidelines. Researches and determines the style of the container, the machine routing and vendor pricing, by consulting with tech services, design department, production supervisors, fulfillment and vendors. Determines accurate fulfillment estimates/quotes by understanding all steps for the assembly process, time and materials needed, and number of people; which may include time studies, if necessary. Creates accurate estimates by entering the customer, board, miscellaneous components, machine routing, and miscellaneous account required information into the computer. Solicits pricing from outside approved vendors for cutting dies, farm-out products and miscellaneous materials. Receives and answers inquiries and questions from internal departments, vendors and account managers. Updates any changes on existing estimates and/or quotes. Calls, faxes, and/or mails corrugated pricing/quotes to account managers or customers. Checks co-workers' (including other estimators') work and processes quotes. Obtains miscellaneous component pricing, fulfillment cost and cutting die quotations from approved vendors. Effective use of the following computer programs: Imaginera Operating System, Intranet, Microsoft Word, SharePoint, and Microsoft Excel programs.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains/obtains knowledge of existing and new equipment (machine centers) in order to provide accurate updates to machine center specifications and routing. Helps customer service and other departments with estimating questions or problems. Remains current on changes in policies, procedures, and product information. Attends authorized training programs. Knows, understands, and follows all rules and office policies and procedures. Promotes a positive environment, supporting the GNC teamwork concept. Assists customer service manager with special projects as assigned. Regular and reliable attendance.

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. Opportunities for Growth You will have the opportunity to learn new skills and acquire new knowledge that can be applied to grow into new positions with higher pay. Furthermore, you can grow your career with Great Northern through advancement opportunities available at our facilities both locally and nationally. How We Can Make a

Difference:

• Near-site Clinic (Accessible to Team Member & Immediate Family Members)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• 401k with Company Match Up to 4%
• Generous Profit Sharing
• Quarterly Attendance Paid Time Off Bonus
• 15 Days of Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Referral Bonuses
• Longevity Bonus
• Health Fitness Reimbursement

Employee Loan Program Pay:

$46,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 5% Match AD&D insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person