Quality Technician - Military Veterans
at Smurfit Westrock
Description & Requirements
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.
GENERAL PURPOSE : Assist manufacturing in maintaining required quality standards by performing quality inspections throughout a job run as well as by performing final inspections on specified product, including verifying weight counts and completing daily reports and machine inspections. Ensure compliance with federal, state, company policies & safety rules.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
- Assists manufacturing in maintaining the required quality standards through ongoing inspection.
- Audits all operator processes against Standard Operating Procedures.
- Verifies product integrity to job specifications - structure, color, size, layout, etc. using variety of tools, measurements, and methods.
- Identifies suspect product by completing and placing a hold tag on the load.
- Reads and understands the combo and job tickets for quantities, selection numbers, size specifications, or other specifications before beginning the job.
- Reports any questions or problems to the Quality Assurance Manager.
- Collects and visually inspects customer samples for color variance, size, and cosmetic defects before forwarding to sample area for processing.
- Releases jobs to the shipping department as needed.
- Completes required job and weight count reports daily.
- Performs final inspections for specified customers.
- Weighs jobs for count verification.
- Performs other job duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Stand on feet up to 12 hours a day.
- Must have the ability to read and write instructions and correspondence.
- Use hands for simple and power grasping as well as push and pull.
- Use a hand operated pallet jack to move pallets of material.
- Attention to fine detail with printing, cutting and gluer issues.
- Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Must pass color vision test.
- Must be able to maintain good attendance.
- Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
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: stand, talk, see, hear, and be mobile.
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.
Woodridge, IL
“The people of WestRock are what differentiate us in the marketplace and will help us become the premier provider of packaging around the world.” —Steve Voorhees, CEO This is an exciting time at WestRock, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions. We believe that Packaging Matters™ in building trust, influencing purchasing, and educating consumers, and we apply that belief to every project. Our strong foundation of talented, motivated experts provide customers with sustainable paper and packaging solutions around the world. Working together, we have a tremendous opportunity to define our company culture, grow our business and provide long-term solutions for our employees. With such an expansive operation, we can offer you a challenging and rewarding career opportunity.