Production Quality Technician
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
Responsibilities
- Records and maintains accurate in-process inspection records.
- Inspects in-process material using statistical sampling plans.
- Performs various testing methods including scanner challenge and scale count verification.
- Visually inspects for printing, die cutting and gluing to established standards.
- Inspects each pallet prior to shipping (accepting or putting on Q.C. Hold).
- Ensures material placed on Q.C. Hold is properly documented and moved to the Hold Area.
- Communicates with packers/feeders and mechanics to correct/sort, when defects are found during a production run.
- Checks job bags for all standards and specifications required for that operation before beginning production.
- Conducts line clearance and documents before starting production.
- Establish case counts for all new jobs and monitor them to ensure existing counts are correct.
- Performs other job duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Quality manufacturing experience.
- Good communication skills and the ability to give directions when required.
- Knowledge of GMPs and SOPs for Quality.
- Understanding of basic math and ability to use a calculator.
- Ability to read and write in English.
- Must pass basic reading test.
- Must pass ruler test.
- Must pass color hue test.
- Ability to differentiate between acceptable and unacceptable material.
- Ability to maintain good attendance.
- Willingness to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
- Ability to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Employees are required to: sit, stand, be mobile, talk, see, and hear.
Benefits
- Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
- Competitive compensation reflecting skills, experience, and potential.
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are foundational elements of daily work.