Production Quality Control

Smurfit-Westrock; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Competitive pay

Global company

Sustainability focus

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Quality Technician to inspect printed materials and cartons at various production stages, ensuring they meet customer and internal standards. The role requires GMP/SOP knowledge, attention to detail, and strong English communication. Overtime may be required during busy periods.

The company emphasizes safety, integrity, respect, and community involvement, with comprehensive training and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Quality manufacturing experience.
• Clear communication skills in English and ability to provide directions.
• Knowledge of GMPs and SOPs for quality control.
• Ability to read and write in English and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain accurate in-process inspection records.
• Inspect in-process material using statistical sampling plans.
• Perform testing methods including scanner challenge and scale counts.
• Visually inspect printing, die cutting and gluing to standards.
• Inspect pallets prior to shipping and document QC holds.
• Ensure material on QC Hold is properly documented and moved to Hold Area.
• Communicate defects to packers/feeders and mechanics for corrective action.
• Check job bags for standards before starting production.
• Conduct line clearance and document it before production begins.
• Establish and monitor case counts for new jobs.

Skills

Quality manufacturing

Communication skills

GMPs knowledge

Math skills

English literacy

Job description

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.

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.

The Quality Technician will inspect, at various stages of production, printed material/cartons to ensure they meet both the customer’s and MPS’s quality and production standards.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.

What We Offer

• Corporate culture that is 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.

What You Need to Succeed

• 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.

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

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.