Night Shift Quality Specialist - Food Safety & QA

Smurfit Westrock; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

401K with company match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock, a leader in sustainable packaging, seeks a Quality Specialist for night shift to uphold food safety and quality standards. You will support inspections, audits, and continuous improvement, working with leadership to resolve issues and maintain ISO/SQF compliance.

Join a team focused on safety, efficiency, and GMP, with hands-on exposure to quality systems, documentation, and process optimization in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing setting with focus on quality and safety.
• Ability to read and follow safety rules, procedures, and maintenance manuals.
• Basic numeric and measurement understanding for QA tasks.
• Proficient with standard computer tools (email, databases, spreadsheets).
• Strong communication and teamwork to report issues and corrective actions.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret specifications and regulatory standards.
• Capable of multitasking and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Project management experience is a plus for continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support quality and safety operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Perform inspections and audits to ensure food safety and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to SQF, HACCP, and ISO compliance efforts.
• Document non-conformities and collaborate on corrective actions.
• Assist in 5S, training, and internal quality system processes.
• Communicate issues to management and participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Reading and writing

Math skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Blueprint reading

Multitasking

Project management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Smurfit Westrock, a leader in sustainable packaging, seeks a Quality Specialist for night shift to uphold food safety and quality standards. You will support inspections, audits, and continuous improvement, working with leadership to resolve issues and maintain ISO/SQF compliance.

Join a team focused on safety, efficiency, and GMP, with hands-on exposure to quality systems, documentation, and process optimization in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.