Quality Control Tech

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

The Quality Control Tech is responsible for managing controls and testing materials and finished products to ensure they conform to all applicable company and customer’s standards. The Quality Control Tech will test parts across various stages of production cycle (before, in-process, and final) to ensure quality levels are met. The Quality Control Tech will be required to record and maintain data related to the overall quality control process such as logs, traceability forms, and registers. In the absence of the Quality Control Supervisor, this position reports to the Quality Certifications & Food Safety Sr. Supervisor . How you will impact Smurfit Westrock: Perform all work in accordance with the highest standards of Smurfit Westrock Anderson Bag in Box safety policies, ensure all safety policies and processes are enforced. Successfully complete all essential training. Identify, assess, and verify incoming material. Complete record of control of incoming raw material. Observe storage management standards and compliance certificates. Register batches and ensure their traceability. Identify and evaluate defects found during the verifications of parts. Perform dimensional/ functional/visual controls. Management (identification, segregation, treatment) of the non-conforming material/parts. Operate label printer. Fill out and maintain traceability log sheet. Perform part inspections and various other functions to insure part conformity and quality. Generate documentation on changes that can be used to control traceability and ensure reproducibility. Follow established procedures in order to maintain a clean and organized environment. Adhere to lock-out tag-out policy and procedures. Work with all departments to meet daily tasks. Perform all duties safely and efficiently. Other duties as assigned. What you need to succeed: High school education or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledge and application of measuring instruments. Experience with basic hand tools required (Calipers, Micrometer, Pin gages). Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a quality function. Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include nights, overtime and weekend assignments. Ability to work in a team environment and rotate jobs or shifts as needed. Knowledge Knowledge of safety practices and expectations. Knowledge of quality practices and expectations, and respect for product. Basic knowledge of manufacturing production processes and quality defects applicable to the plastics processing industry. Knowledge/respect rules of good behavior "sanitation" and clothing (prohibitions and obligations). Awareness of the dangers of possible contamination. Basic knowledge of food quality and safety management systems. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively communicate. Knowledge of OSHA requirements to include Machine Guarding and Lockout/Tagout Procedures. Knowledge of Safety ,5S, LEAN /TPS Toyota Production System a plus. Understanding standard work (SOP’s). Understands and follows Company’s quality and corporate/environmental policies. Understands and follows procedures and work instructions established by Smurfit Westrock Anderson Bag in Box, USA.

Skilled in lifting heavy packages and objects. Skilled in operating pallet jacks. Skilled in problem solving. Basic reading and math. Basic computer skills (i.e., email, data entry, Microsoft Office-Excel, Word, PowerPoint).