Budnick Converting ®
Junior Estimator
Posted On: 06/05/2017
Budnick Converting, Inc., headquartered in Columbia, IL (in the St. Louis, MO metropolitan area), is a privately held and female owned corporation. Budnick’s primary focus is specialty converting of adhesive coated tapes and foams. Budnick remains on the leading edge of adhesive tape converting technology; currently utilizing 50 cutting, slitting, laminating, printing and spooling machines to convert materials into labor saving customized parts. For more information on Budnick, please visit our website at www.budnick.com.
POSITION PURPOSE: Assist Estimators in collecting and preparing all necessary information to provide accurate and thorough estimates and samples to customers for requested opportunities.
QUANTITATIVE DATA: Must be able to remain in stationary sitting position for 75% of the time. Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc., Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer. This position requires frequent communication with customers and other employees; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge: Clear understanding of the converting business. Working knowledge of estimation processes. Product knowledge and capabilities.
Skills: Excellent mathematical aptitude required. Good organizational and problem solving skills a must. Should have a working competency with all office equipment. Good interpersonal and communication skills required.
Ability: Conduct business in a professional, positive and courteous manner. Listen effectively, respond clearly, write legibly and read a variety of written orders/instructions. Work cooperatively with a variety of individuals. Gain the confidence and trust of others. Adapt to interruptions, changes, emergencies, repetition and pressure without losing effectiveness and composure. Quickly grasp new concepts, approaches or systems. Employ resourcefulness when problem solving to meet customer needs.
Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree or course work related to general business, engineering or industry specific topics desired.
Experience: Converting knowledge or previous experience at Budnick Converting a plus, but not required.
Quantitative Data: Office Environment
Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M-F
FLSA Class: Non-Exempt
Interested Candidates should send salary requirements and acompleted Budnick Application to:
Budnick Converting, Inc.
Human Resource Dept.
PO Box 197
Columbia, IL 62236
Fax: (618) 281-6308
Or apply on-line at www.budnick.com, under About Us - Careers. Or apply in person at Budnick Converting, Inc., 200 Admiral Weinel, Columbia, IL 62236.
Equal Opportunity Employer
THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY PEOPLE ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. THEY ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL JOB DUTIES PERFORMED BY THE PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.
POSITION PURPOSE: Assist Estimators in collecting and preparing all necessary information to provide accurate and thorough estimates and samples to customers for requested opportunities.
QUANTITATIVE DATA: Must be able to remain in stationary sitting position for 75% of the time. Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc., Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer. This position requires frequent communication with customers and other employees; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Document and log all estimate information and converting instructions in the computer program for tracking purposes. Provide estimate to the outside representative, account manager or customer.
- Request samples from production and/or manufacturer ensuring that chosen production methods are applicable.
- Assist Estimators with setting up new items and assemblies in the system.
- Review production issues that require process changes.
- Work with estimators, sales representative(s) and account managers regarding customer business, new opportunities, follow up on quotes and orders; managing business as a team. Support all team members, covering for each other as needed to help take care of the customer.
- Perform duties safely and maintain high level of safety awareness.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in the development of long term estimating strategies & help implement the plan(s) developed. Communicate estimation ideas and accomplishments to the Operations Manager.
- Assist in the training of new department employees.
- Follow operation standards and all department policies and company directives and assists with other projects and tasks as required by management.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge: Clear understanding of the converting business. Working knowledge of estimation processes. Product knowledge and capabilities.
Skills: Excellent mathematical aptitude required. Good organizational and problem solving skills a must. Should have a working competency with all office equipment. Good interpersonal and communication skills required.
Ability: Conduct business in a professional, positive and courteous manner. Listen effectively, respond clearly, write legibly and read a variety of written orders/instructions. Work cooperatively with a variety of individuals. Gain the confidence and trust of others. Adapt to interruptions, changes, emergencies, repetition and pressure without losing effectiveness and composure. Quickly grasp new concepts, approaches or systems. Employ resourcefulness when problem solving to meet customer needs.
Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree or course work related to general business, engineering or industry specific topics desired.
Experience: Converting knowledge or previous experience at Budnick Converting a plus, but not required.
Quantitative Data: Office Environment
Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M-F
FLSA Class: Non-Exempt
Interested Candidates should send salary requirements and acompleted Budnick Application to:
Budnick Converting, Inc.
Human Resource Dept.
PO Box 197
Columbia, IL 62236
Fax: (618) 281-6308
Or apply on-line at www.budnick.com, under About Us - Careers. Or apply in person at Budnick Converting, Inc., 200 Admiral Weinel, Columbia, IL 62236.
Equal Opportunity Employer
THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY PEOPLE ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. THEY ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL JOB DUTIES PERFORMED BY THE PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.
Location:
340 Parkway Drive
Columbia, IL 62236
Hours:
M-F 8am - 4:30pm CST