Estimator

Description

The Estimator is responsible for providing small to large-scale estimates on printing projects that will contribute to the company's growth and profitability while maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external customers. This will role will position the company for increased opportunities while contributing to the overall promotions of the company's label division.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare competitive, accurate and thorough estimates and bill of materials used for sales, planning and scheduling projects
• Use provided reference resources to identify press assignment and calculate cost, including tooling costs, to prepare a competitive and accurate estimate
• Use provided reference resources to identify material specifications for customer application while preparing a competitive and accurate estimate
• Identifies materials and production methods, labor, and time requirements
• Consult with sales and other departments to discuss and formulate accurate estimates
• Communicates with customers to clarity the scope of work, materials, and scheduling requirements
• Determine cost effectiveness of resources
• Move estimated projects to actual orders for production when necessary
• Contact press department, when necessary, to determine best way to run a complicated order
• Provide customers with feedback on potential "No bid" projects with alternative solutions
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• The minimum education required is High School Diploma or equivalent. May include specialized classes beyond high school. A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of work is preferred
• Prior estimating experience necessary
• Must be customer focused
• Must be able to balance many projects at the same time while ensuring deadlines are met
• Strong organizational skills necessary
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent math skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel and Word
• Experience with project management software a plus
• Prior printing or label experience preferred but not required

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions

• Environment is typically general office, though the incumbent may spend short periods in the manufacturing environments with exposure including but not limited to dust, dirt, high noise levels and variations in temperature. Occasional exposure to one or more unpleasant or hazardous conditions 6% to 20% of worktime.
• Incumbent constantly required to hear, speak, articulate and use manual dexterity.
• Incumbent regularly required to stand, walk, use color vision, grasp, reach and sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Incumbent occasionally required to carry and lift up to 25 lbs.

Company Paid Benefits:

• 10 paid holidays
• PTO at a pro-rated amount
• MDLive – Telemedicine*
• Life insurance*
• Long term disability insurance*
• Employee assistance program (EAP)*

Company Offered Benefits:

• Dental*
• Vision*
• 401(k) – first of the month after 90 days of employment – auto-enroll at 3%
• Short term disability*
• Voluntary life insurance*
• Flexible spending account – health care and/or dependent care*
• Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and accident insurance*

Company Subsidized Benefits: 

• Medical

* Benefit will be available on the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment. 

About Us

Brook + Whittle is a leading North American manufacturer of premium prime label solutions with highly differentiated capabilities, entrusted by some of the most well-known brands. The company provides pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves and flexible packaging, with a focus on sustainable solutions, complex decoration, and digital printing. With a heritage rooted in product development and comprehensive in-house manufacturing, the company draws on its wide variety of specialized printing expertise, including flexographic, rotogravure, and digital. Brook + Whittle operates nine production facilities across the US. To learn more about Brook + Whittle, visit www.brookandwhittle.com

Our Culture

Our culture is first and foremost one of collaboration and teamwork. We hold ourselves to high professional, ethical, and fairness standards. We have zero tolerance for anything less. We celebrate our diverse workforce and reward good performance through our recognition program, advancement opportunities, and our compensation structure. We believe people are our greatest asset, that’s why we value individuals of strong character with drive, ambition, and creativity. We pride ourselves on long-lasting relationships with clients, vendors, and co-workers. We are the best at what we do and are looking for exceptional individuals to join our growing organization.

AAP/EEO Statement

Brook + Whittle provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Brook + Whittle complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Brook + Whittle expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Brook + Whittle LTD’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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