Production Quality Inspector

Smurfit Westrock; Spring Lake (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Quality Technician to inspect printed materials and cartons at various production stages to meet quality and production standards. This role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, defect detection, and collaboration with packers, feeders, and mechanics.

You will perform in-process inspections, run tests like scanner challenge and ruler checks, and ensure materials are properly documented and cleared for shipment. Overtime may be required during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Quality manufacturing experience.
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Responsibilities

• Record and maintain 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 manufacturing experience

Communication skills

Basic math

Reading and writing English

Attention to detail

Overtime flexibility

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Quality Technician to inspect printed materials and cartons at various production stages to meet quality and production standards. This role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, defect detection, and collaboration with packers, feeders, and mechanics.

You will perform in-process inspections, run tests like scanner challenge and ruler checks, and ensure materials are properly documented and cleared for shipment. Overtime may be required during peak periods.