Packaging Quality Technician — 2nd Shift (2pm–10pm)

Smurfit Westrock plc; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training & development

Global company

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in the Netherlands is seeking a Quality Technician to inspect materials at multiple production stages, ensuring adherence to customer and internal quality standards. The shift is Monday-Friday, 2pm-10pm, with overtime as needed.

The role requires GMP/SOP knowledge, good math and measurement skills, and the ability to read and write English. You will document results, communicate defects, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Quality manufacturing experience.
• Must have good communication skills and the ability to give directions when required.
• Must have knowledge of GMPs and SOPs for Quality.
• Must understand basic math and be able to use a calculator.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to differentiate between acceptable and unacceptable material.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.

Skills

Quality control

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Math proficiency

Job description

Smurfit Westrock plc in the Netherlands is seeking a Quality Technician to inspect materials at multiple production stages, ensuring adherence to customer and internal quality standards. The shift is Monday-Friday, 2pm-10pm, with overtime as needed.

The role requires GMP/SOP knowledge, good math and measurement skills, and the ability to read and write English. You will document results, communicate defects, and support continuous improvement initiatives.