Cost Estimator - Temple, United States - DANIL CONTAINERS

Description

Job Description

DanHil Containers is a manufacturer of corrugated boxes and packaging material. We provide products to customers in the United States and Mexico from our six ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing locations.

Are you someone who loves challenges and thrives in a dynamic workplace? We're looking for an ambitious and detail-oriented person like you to join our team If you're motivated and eager to build a fulfilling career, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We need someone with great people skills who can adapt quickly to any situation. Being able to understand and tackle various tasks is key to excelling in this role. If you have a background in mathematics, cost estimating, structural design, or mechanical engineering, that's a huge plus

In summary, we want someone who:

• Is ambitious and detail-oriented
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Has strong interpersonal skills
• Can adapt quickly
• Excels in tasks ranging from mathematics to engineering

Responsibilities:

• Review specifications for corrugated structure and print, as well as project proposals and related documents, to prepare cost estimates for corrugated products.
• Create corrugated designs using pre-built CAD Standards for sample requests and production master files.
• Set up and process corrugated estimates according to company cost-estimating guidelines.
• Utilize spreadsheet-based cost models for decision analysis.
• Maintain all working documents and data to support estimates and projects.
• Analyze historical data and market trends to establish correlations and cost-estimating relationships.
• Monitor project inbox to ensure timely receipt of required documents, meet deadlines, and address project-specific issues promptly.
• Coordinate multiple projects and communicate with plant staff, sales representatives, and customers.
• Assist in drafting corrugated structural designs, creating master file jackets, and arranging job tooling orders.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent math and computational skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Effective time management skills
• Highly motivated and committed to completing tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to multitask and adjust to changes in the work environment.
• Constantly seeking to grow and collaborate with others to deliver better outcomes.
• Openness to taking on extra responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A degree in structural engineering, data analytics, or business is preferred but not mandatory.
• A plus if you have intermediate or advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Experience in the corrugated box industry or experience in construction cost-estimating is preferred but not mandatory.

Benefits:

• 401(k) Savings Plan / 401(k) Employer Match
• Health Insurance with $0 co-pays and $0 deductibles
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Jury Duty Leave
• Life Insurance
• Vacation Benefits
• Long Term Disability
• Optional Life Insurance
• Bereavement Leave
• Ancillary Benefits