Quality Specialist
Smurfit Westrock · Knoxville, TN · 3 wk ago
Quality AssuranceFull-time
Description
This role supports quality and safety operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring products meet strict food safety, regulatory, and customer standards. Key responsibilities include executing job duties safely and efficiently, maintaining a positive safety culture, reporting issues, supporting the quality system, inspecting products, communicating quality issues, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Basic reading and writing skills, including strong mathematical ability
- Intermediate computer skills (email, databases, word processing, spreadsheets)
- Ability to work overtime and during peak periods
- Strong communication skills, professionalism, tact, and sensitivity
- Ability to read and understand specifications, blueprints, and regulatory standards
- Project management experience preferred
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
Skills
- Quality systems
- SQF, HACCP, ISO compliance
- Measurement calipers
- AQL inspections
- Process optimization
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- 401K with company match
- 80 hours of Paid Time Off and 12 Paid Holidays
- Company-paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
- Tuition Assistance
- Comprehensive training opportunities
Pay
Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Variable, depending on shift and project needs.