Quality Technician – 3rd Shift, Packaging Quality

Smurfit Westrock; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

short-term bonus incentive

health, dental and vision insurance

flexible spending accounts or health-s

retirement savings plans

life and disability insurance programs

paid sick leave as required by state

5 days of paid vacation prorated year

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in the United States (Richmond, VA) is seeking a Quality Technician to monitor, inspect, and verify product quality throughout the manufacturing process of corrugated products to meet customer specifications and regulatory requirements.

The role collaborates with operations, maintenance, and production teams to identify quality concerns, drive corrective actions, reduce waste, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or quality inspection preferred.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and product specifications.
• Strong color vision to identify defects.
• Proficient in basic computer use and data entry.
• Able to stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials to ensure conformance and release to production.
• Audit assembly lines to verify specs and customer requirements.
• Verify compliance with cGMPs and Work Instructions.
• Review, approve and release production paperwork for shipments.
• Investigate customer complaints and internal quality issues to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Participate in internal QA, customer, and regulatory audits as required.
• Assist with cGMP training as requested.
• Maintain safe and efficient work practices per policies.

Skills

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Data entry

Basic math

Read and follow specs

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in the United States (Richmond, VA) is seeking a Quality Technician to monitor, inspect, and verify product quality throughout the manufacturing process of corrugated products to meet customer specifications and regulatory requirements.

The role collaborates with operations, maintenance, and production teams to identify quality concerns, drive corrective actions, reduce waste, and support continuous improvement initiatives.