WestRock Company
Quality Technician – WestRock Company
Location: Indianapolis, IN • Salary: $90,985–$147,850 • Posted 1 day ago
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We’re 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 Responsible for ensuring all sorting activities are aligned with Smurfit Westrock’s AQL Standards, acceptable defect tolerances, and customer specifications prior to releasing for shipment. The QC Sorting Inspector will report directly to the Quality Control Lead and ultimately the site’s Quality Manager. The QC Sorting Inspector will collect data for products being sorted, including hours spent and scrap quantities, to ensure inventory accuracy. The QC Sorting Inspector will prioritize sorting activities as directed by the Quality Lead and site Quality Manager to ensure timely release of sorted material for shipment to meet the customer’s demands.
Essential Job Functions
General knowledge and understanding of all manufacturing processes
A very clear understanding of what is good, acceptable product, and what is non‑conforming
A very clear understanding of their role in ensuring the quality of the product in the operation
A very clear understanding of all quality documentation procedures
The ability to read and understand customer specifications
Follows all standard operating procedures relevant to the job, position, and department
Performs all assigned work effectively and on schedule
Follows instructions accurately
Maintains records of daily activities and results, using specified forms
Keeps work area neat and clean
Performs other job duties as assigned
Qualifications
Knowledge of the folding carton manufacturing process
Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, customer specifications, and quality procedures
Must have basic computer skills – data entry
Must be able to perform basic arithmetic including additions, subtraction, multiplication and division
Must be able to maintain good attendance
Must pass color vision test
Must pass color hue test
Must be able to use rulers, calipers, micrometers and all other testing equipment
Must have ability to recognize common packaging defects (cracking, sharpness, heavy scores, line‑up, tearing, flat scores, one‑sided scores, light cutting, loose fibers, pressure marks, etc.)
Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods
Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
Physical Demands 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 sit, stand, be mobile, talk, see, and hear. Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Quality Assurance
Industries Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We’re 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 Responsible for ensuring all sorting activities are aligned with Smurfit Westrock’s AQL Standards, acceptable defect tolerances, and customer specifications prior to releasing for shipment. The QC Sorting Inspector will report directly to the Quality Control Lead and ultimately the site’s Quality Manager. The QC Sorting Inspector will collect data for products being sorted, including hours spent and scrap quantities, to ensure inventory accuracy. The QC Sorting Inspector will prioritize sorting activities as directed by the Quality Lead and site Quality Manager to ensure timely release of sorted material for shipment to meet the customer’s demands.
Essential Job Functions
General knowledge and understanding of all manufacturing processes
A very clear understanding of what is good, acceptable product, and what is non‑conforming
A very clear understanding of their role in ensuring the quality of the product in the operation
A very clear understanding of all quality documentation procedures
The ability to read and understand customer specifications
Follows all standard operating procedures relevant to the job, position, and department
Performs all assigned work effectively and on schedule
Follows instructions accurately
Maintains records of daily activities and results, using specified forms
Keeps work area neat and clean
Performs other job duties as assigned
Qualifications
Knowledge of the folding carton manufacturing process
Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, customer specifications, and quality procedures
Must have basic computer skills – data entry
Must be able to perform basic arithmetic including additions, subtraction, multiplication and division
Must be able to maintain good attendance
Must pass color vision test
Must pass color hue test
Must be able to use rulers, calipers, micrometers and all other testing equipment
Must have ability to recognize common packaging defects (cracking, sharpness, heavy scores, line‑up, tearing, flat scores, one‑sided scores, light cutting, loose fibers, pressure marks, etc.)
Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods
Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
Physical Demands 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 sit, stand, be mobile, talk, see, and hear. Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Quality Assurance
Industries Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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