Feeder Catcher

Smurfit Westrock; Marion (NC); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock in Marion, NC is hiring for a 3rd shift Feeder Catcher/Packer Inspector. The role inspects cartons for defects, verifies labels and counts, and pulls samples for quality audits to ensure proper folding and gluing.

Candidates should have 1 year of manufacturing experience, pass color vision and pre-employment tests, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 1-year work-related manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must complete cGMP training and Departmental QOP training.
• Must pass color vision test; good vision a must.
• Must pass pre-employment testing.
• Good problem-solving skills; able to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Inspects cartons for defects and verifies labels and counts.
• Pulls samples for quality audits and inspects folding and gluing.
• Identifies non-conformities and flags defective cartons.
• Assists in line clearance and maintains department housekeeping.
• Supports 5S and SQF guidelines; wears required PPE.
• Willing to work flexible hours as necessary.

Skills

Quality control

Teamwork

Mathematical ability

Color vision

cGMP training

Problem solving

Job description

Hiring Immediately - Full Time

Positions available on 3rd shift

3rd Shift: Mon-Fri 11pm-7am

The Feeder Catcher inspects cartons for defects and packs out product for shipment. When gluers are on make-ready, the Packer/Inspector will work in the Sorting Area.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Verifies case label information to the carton and Electronic Job Jacket.
• Verifies case count with case label the beginning of production run.
• Responsible for pulling samples for quality audit inspection.
• Responsible for pulling samples from each case for inspection of proper folding and gluing.
• Identifies last case of order with blue tape.
• Identifies last partial case with case label.
• Identifies non-conformity cartons with a “flag” on each case identifying the non-conformity.
• When source tag application is used, responsible for pulling three (3) consecutive cartons from each row and using the tag verifier to insure tags are activated by passing over the appropriate tag verifier.
• Assists in performing line clearance upon completion of each order.
• Responsible for cleaning and general housekeeping of each gluer as well as the department.
• Responsible for flat packing process.
• Sorts cartons in Work-in-Process (WIP) and rework for quality defects.
• Feeding gluer as needed.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules, security procedures, and instructions.
• Performs all duties according to established safety policy, including wearing all required PPEs to perform duties.
• This position will help keep department in specs within all 5S and SQF guidelines, and immediately report any food safety concerns to management.
• Willing to work flexible hours as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-year work related experience in a manufacturing environment and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Must complete cGMP training and Departmental QOP training.
• Must pass color blindness test, good vision a must.
• Must pass Company pre-employment testing.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Good mathematical ability, including good understanding of measurements.
• Quality driven – establishes high standards, is able to maintain high standards, does work right the first time, and inspects work for flaws, corrects own errors, regularly produces accurate work. Able to identify all manufacturing defects related to the production of printed/unprinted folding cartons.
• Production-minded – Produces an appropriate quantity of work, does not get bogged down, able to multi-task. Must be able to perform these tasks in a fast-paced environment for long hours.
• Basic computer skills.
• Standing for long periods of time.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.