Quality Inspector – 1st Shift (Entry-Level)

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 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.