Quality Inspector

Smurfit Westrock; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Global packaging company

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in North Carolina is seeking a QA Inspector to ensure finished products meet defined quality standards before release to customers. You will execute sampling plans, perform visual inspections, and validate form, fit, and function while collaborating with operators and shift managers to sustain zero-defect releases.

This role emphasizes data analysis, documentation, and adherence to quality processes across shifts, with training and development opportunities within a global

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: high school diploma or equivalent with attention to detail.
• Experience in manufacturing quality inspection and documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to follow escalation protocols.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic data entry.

Responsibilities

• Execute final inspections using ANSI sampling plans to identify defects.
• Evaluate internal retains and inspection data prior to releasing product.
• Perform visual inspections and form, fit, and function testing.
• Ensure adherence to product specifications and quality standards.
• Verify line clearances are completed and documented.
• Organize and support sorting, rework, or reprocessing activities as needed.
• Develop containment actions to prevent nonconforming material reaching the customer.
• Maintain accountability for all product released to finished goods.
• Analyze and communicate quality data and inspection results.
• Support other shifts to ensure consistent quality coverage.
• Aim for zero customer complaints due to quality errors.

Skills

Quality inspection

Statistical process control

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

Quality testing equipment

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.

The Opportunity

As a QA Inspector, this role is responsible for ensuring finished products meet defined quality standards before release to finished goods. This position plays a critical role in protecting the customer by executing sampling plans, performing inspections, and validating form, fit, and function requirements. The QA Inspector evaluates internal retains, identifies defects using established classification criteria, and ensures that nonconforming material is properly contained and addressed. A typical day may involve inspecting finished product, analyzing inspection data, verifying documentation, participating in shift‑to‑shift communication, and collaborating with operators, leads, and shift managers to ensure zero defects are released to the customer.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

• Execute final inspections using ANSI sampling plans to identify critical, major, and minor defects in accordance with customer requirements and internal specifications.
• Evaluate internal retains and inspection data prior to releasing product into finished goods.
• Perform visual inspections and form, fit, and function testing on all applicable products.
• Ensure adherence to product specifications, quality standards, and defined processes through collaboration with operations.
• Verify that line clearances are completed, documented, and compliant with quality requirements.
• Organize and support sorting, rework, or reprocessing activities based on inspection results and defect severity.
• Develop and implement containment and mitigation actions to prevent nonconforming material from reaching the customer, escalating issues when necessary.
• Maintain accountability for all product released to finished goods.
• Analyze and communicate quality data, inspection results, and issues through reports, documentation, and shift‑to‑shift handoffs.
• Support other shifts as needed to ensure consistent quality coverage.
• Strive for zero customer complaints resulting from administrative, inspection, or critical quality errors.

What You Need To Succeed

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, time‑sensitive environment with tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and resolve quality issues through established escalation and problem‑solving protocols.
• Ability to multitask while consistently applying quality standards across multiple customers and products.
• Strong attention to detail with a disciplined approach to inspection and documentation.
• Working knowledge of statistical process control concepts.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading and comprehension.
• Analytical, problem‑solving, organizational, and data entry skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and the ability to navigate defined quality processes and procedures.

What We Offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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.