WestRock Company · 1 day ago
Quality Technician
Greater Indianapolis
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelWestRock Company is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions, committed to innovation and excellence. They are seeking a Quality Technician responsible for ensuring sorting activities meet quality standards and customer specifications prior to shipment.
CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring all sorting activities are aligned with Smurfit Westrock’s AQL Standards, aligned with 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 ensure that data is collected for product being sorted including hours spent in sorting activities, along with scrap quantities to ensure inventory accuracy
The QC Sorting Inspector will prioritize sorting activities at the direction of the Quality Lead and site Quality Manager to ensure timely release of sorted material for shipment to meet the customer’s demands
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
Qualification
Required
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
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 have the ability 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 ability 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
Company
WestRock Company
Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions.
Founded in 1953
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-09-12Acquired
2015-07-02IPO
Leadership Team
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Samuel Shoemaker
President, Consumer Packaging
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