Estimator

Diamond Packaging, a global leader specializing in developing innovative and sustainable packaging solutions, is currently recruiting for a Estimator in our Customer Service Department to join our Team.  

 Diamond Packaging is an award winning, woman-owned business that offers exceptional benefits to include 401k with company match; health & dental; vacation and personal time off; employer paid STD, LTD, Life, ADD.

Position Overview

Provides administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the Customer Service Department.   Supports managers and employees through a variety of tasks related to organization and communication.

Essential Job Functions

• Follows all standard operating procedures relevant to job, position and department.
• Upon receipt of request for quote, makes preliminary study of supplied information and samples.
• Gathers additional information from customer or salesperson if needed.
• Determines required structural design, graphics, method of printing, special finishes, embossing, stamping, etc. with production management.
• Ensures departmental procedures properly reflect the way estimates are produced.
• Plans estimate consistent with demands of quality, production economies and equipment limitations.
• Prepares accurate estimate of all material costs connected with job according to current prices received from Purchasing.
• Prepares accurate estimate of all manufacturing costs for all operations connected with job, using correctly evaluated standards and current cost center rates.
• Apply all costs from outside operations.
• Provides technical ideas and analysis to customers, as directed
• Maintains customer service orientation at all times with regard to delivering quality estimates in a timely, accurate fashion.
• Maintains estimating standards files.  Reviews on a periodic basis to ensure the accuracy of the files.
• Reviews actual job performance.  Updates the estimate to reflect the actual costs when appropriate.
• Keeps up to date on all latest improvements in methods, processes, materials and equipment.
• Observes all safety rules and procedures.
• Keeps work area organized, neat, and clean.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

 Requirements

•  Must have high school diploma, G.E.D, or equivalent.   Associate degree preferred.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, job tickets, and procedural manuals.
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Proficiency in MS Office with expertise in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Must be detail oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment.
• Must have exceptional communication skills.
• Must have superior organization and follow up skills.
• Must be dedicated to completing projects in a timely manner.
• Must have 1 to 2 years experience with office work.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
• Must be reliable and dependable.

Salary : $58,500 - $96,000