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.

Hiring Immediately - Full Time 

Quality Technician - Mebane, NC

Two Shifts Available:

Dayshift: 7:00AM - 7:00PM

Nightshift: 7:00PM-7:00AM

What we offer: 

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available immediately401K with company matchPaid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays Other benefits such as company paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Tuition Assistance and moreAnnual Reimbursement for Safety ShoesComprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunitiesA career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

The Opportunity:

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.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.

What you need to succeed:

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. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  Must be able to maintain good attendance.Able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.