Who We Are:
Advantage Label & Packaging (A UFP Packaging Company), was built upon the belief that relationships are the fundamental elements for success. From our customers and vendors to our team members, our goal is to create long-term partnerships based on trust. We are focused to making lives better for our clients, employees, and business partners. Our unique approach to labeling solutions to be the expert and trusted advisor for every piece of the puzzle, not just printed labels. The breadth of our solutions includes equipment, software, technical support, and service. This has led to us growing our business nationwide and internationally.
Our Core Values & What We Look for in a Candidate:
Dependability & consistently trustworthy
Seeing the best in yourself and in others.
Desiring a meaningful relationship with the customer.
Seeking out challenges and thriving on them.
Having the Heart of a Servant.
Advantage Label & Packaging is located in Grand Rapids, MI.
Job Summary:
The Production Graphic Designer is responsible for creating all art, preparing files for production and working with customers for art approval.
The Production Graphic Designer reports directly to the Quality Manager.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Create customer requested art for orders.
Maintain and manage multiple customer art files.
Communicate with customers and team members during creation, revision, and approval process.
Ensure quality and accuracy in the artwork created and approved.
Understand and implement prepress requirements.
Communicate with vendors in the purchasing of plates.
Handle receiving and inspection of plates from vendors.
Communicate any need for supplies or items that would make graphic design more efficient or improve quality to the Quality Manager.
Work with staff as a team, and with respect.
Effectively and efficiently manage time.
Skills & Qualifications:
A minimum of four weeks in-office training covering Advantage Label purchasing software and various email and art programs.
Training on each of the following procedures: Pr-4.0-02, Pr-7.2-01, Pr-7.4-01, Pr-7.4-02, Pr-8.2-01, Pr-8.5-01.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design and/or
3+ years' experience with computer graphic programs and Graphic Design creation in practical application.
Benefits:
Medical insurance
Health Savings Account with company contribution
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic and voluntary life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Stock purchase program with employee discount
Educational reimbursement
Wellness programs and challenges
Other supplemental benefits
Advantage Label & Packaging is a growing company. There is continuously increasing demand for our services and solutions. We have a family-oriented team and supportive leadership. We work together to exceed our customers' dynamic needs.
Advantage Label & Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design
- 3+ years' experience with computer graphic programs and practical graphic design creation
- Ability to understand and implement prepress requirements
- Experience managing multiple customer art files and coordinating approvals
- Strong communication skills with customers, vendors, and team members
- Effective time management and teamwork
UFP Industries Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about UFP Industries and has not been reviewed or approved by UFP Industries.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision, an HSA with a company contribution, company-paid life and disability, an EAP, and a health concierge service. The package is framed as a premium set of benefits supporting employees and their families.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employees can buy company stock through an Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discount. Additional ownership perks such as stock gifts tied to service milestones are highlighted in parts of the materials.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with a company match is available, including pre-tax and Roth options with various investments. Eligibility commonly begins within the first months of employment, encouraging earlier participation.
UFP Industries Insights
What We Do
UFP Industries is a holding company whose operating subsidiaries – UFP Packaging, UFP Construction and UFP Retail Solutions – manufacture, distribute and sell a wide variety of products used in residential and commercial construction, packaging and industrial applications. Founded in 1955, the company has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
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