Job Information
Smurfit Westrock Quality Assurance Technician in Marion, North Carolina
The Opportunity:
As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and compliance of folding cartons throughout all stages of production. This position supports five key quality functions: Work in Process Auditor, Final Auditor, Sample Auditor, Finished Goods Sorting Coordinator, and Work in Process Sorter. A typical day includes auditing cartons, identifying nonconformities, documenting results, completing required samples and paperwork, and ensuring products meet customer specifications before shipment.
How You Will Impact Smurfit WestRock:
Perform Work in Process (WIP) sorting, identifying non-conforming pallets, sorting cartons, measuring results, completing paperwork, and conducting line clearances.
Conduct final audits by inspecting random samples, pulling customer/sales samples, completing COC documentation, and segregating any non-conforming product.
Execute sample audits following customer specifications, including statistical sampling and completing required documentation. \u2022 Carry out Finished Goods and WIP sorting, documentation, line clearance, and staging cartons.
Place orders on hold when non conformities are detected and follow disposition and segregation procedures.
Support QA Manager/Lead as required and promote teamwork.
Follow all policies, safety regulations, SQF requirements, and PPE guidelines.
What You Need to Succeed:
5 years manufacturing or related experience preferred; quality experience is a plus.
Strong computer, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
Strong mathematical/measurement ability.
Ability to work independently and in a team.
Ability to pass a color blindness test.
What We Offer:
A workplace grounded in integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
Emphasis on safety, PPE compliance, and SQF standards.
Opportunities for growth within a global packaging leader.
Hands on training in quality auditing and compliance.
Benefits Include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available on DAY 1!
401(k) with company match
Company paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
Annual reimbursements for boots & Rx safety glasses
Company paid basic Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
12 Paid Holidays
80 Hours of Paid Vacation
Employee Referral Program
Tuition Reimbursement
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 safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
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.