QA Technician

Avature; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable packaging solutions is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure products meet quality standards. The role involves inspecting materials, maintaining records, and communicating with production teams. Candidates must demonstrate good communication skills and understand quality control procedures.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance May Be Available

Short-term bonus incentives

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance programs

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GMPs and SOPs for Quality.
• Ability to read and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Inspects printed material/cartons for quality standards.
• Records and maintains accurate inspection records.
• Communicates defects found during production.

Skills

Communication

Basic Math

Attendance

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Relocation Assistance May Be Available

The pay range for this position is $22.20-$29.90/hr., depending on your role, level and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentives, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number or programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.

GENERAL PURPOSE :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 bag for all standards and specifications required for that operation before beginning production.
• Conducts line clearance and documents before starting production.
• Establishes case counts for all new jobs and monitor to insure existing counts are correct.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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 pass basic reading test.
• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Employee is required to: sit, stand, be mobile, talk, see, and hear.

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

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.