Inspector

The Opportunity

This role supports general manufacturing operations by performing a variety of production and material\u2011handling tasks across multiple departments. Responsibilities may vary by machine, department, and position as employees develop skills and bid into different areas. This position plays a key role in maintaining safe, efficient production while meeting customer quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety rules, and instructions from leadership.

• Set up work areas by gathering materials according to job specifications (corrugated, pads, labels, banding, etc.).

• Visually and manually inspect cartons for defects in gluing, folding, and overall quality.

• Pack cartons into corrugated cases according to customer specifications.

• Label cases and move finished product through the sealing and conveyor process.

• Sort flat cartons by layout and pack according to customer requirements.

• Operate hand\u2011lift jacks to move pallets and position loads safely at working height.

• Assist in sorting projects and special quality inspection tasks as needed.

• Read and follow written instructions and respond to verbal directions.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by shift, department, or plant leadership.

What You Need to Succeed

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Basic math skills, including the ability to read a ruler.

• Ability to read and follow written instructions and verbal directions.

• Ability to obtain a forklift license.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.

• Ability to work in a fast\u2011paced, team\u2011oriented environment.

• Alignment with company core values: Responsibility, Integrity, Safety, Trust, and Respect.

• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

What We Offer

• A workplace culture built on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.

• Comprehensive training with opportunities to grow across departments.

• Competitive compensation based on skills, performance, and potential.

• A career with a global packaging leader where Safety, Sustainability, and Inclusion are foundational to daily operations.

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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.