Quality Inspector 1st shift

Smurfit Westrock Company; Winston-Salem, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Company in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking a Quality Inspector to learn the quality processes and operate the machines used in production. This entry-level role offers hands-on training and exposure to GMPs, safety, and daily quality checks.

Responsibilities include in-process inspections, maintaining housekeeping, assisting audits, and supporting senior staff. Overtime is required, and candidates must pass a drug screen after offer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED minimum.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel).
• Previous Quality Inspection experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and write routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process quality inspections of producing machines.
• Assist with general housekeeping of the plant; both inside and outside.
• Perform quality audits such as GMP's, Glass & Brittle Plastics, Pest Control, etc.
• Stacking off from the die cutters or folder gluers, as needed.
• Strip and separate die cut parts from sheets, as needed.
• Off load corrugated from the machines, as needed.
• Assist Lead Quality Auditor and Tier 1 Customer Quality Coordinator, as needed.
• Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Overtime is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality inspection

MS Office

Reading & writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

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.

Quality Inspector - Winston-Salem, NC

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am to 3pm

Summary:

The Quality Inspector is an entry level position to learn the processes of quality and the different machines used in the process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Perform in-process quality inspections of producing machines.
• Assist with general housekeeping of the plant; both inside and outside.
• Perform quality audits such as GMP's, Glass & Brittle Plastics, Pest Control, etc.
• Stacking off from the die cutters or folder gluers, as needed.
• Strip and separate die cut parts from sheets, as needed.
• Off load corrugated from the machines, as needed.
• Assist Lead Quality Auditor and Tier 1 Customer Quality Coordinator, as needed.
• Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Overtime is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED minimum.Proficient in Microsoft Office computer skills to include Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Previous Quality Inspection experience
• Requires the ability to react quickly and make continuous adjustments to provide top quality products.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. May require the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. May require the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

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.