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Quality Assurance Technician

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 Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring all production quality procedures are consistently followed on the manufacturing floor. This role partners closely with Operators to verify product quality, perform testing, and monitor compliance with customer specifications and internal standards.

In this role, the individual will regularly collect samples and retains, conduct quality testing, document results, and identify non-conformances. The QA Technician plays a critical role in maintaining product integrity by addressing issues in real time, ensuring corrective actions are implemented, and escalating concerns when necessary. A typical day includes auditing production lines, reviewing product specifications, interacting with machine crews, and ensuring production meets all quality expectations before continuing operations.

• Ensure adherence to all quality procedures and standards across production lines
• Conduct product inspections, audits, and testing to verify quality compliance
• Collect and analyze retains and samples to validate product specifications
• Document all quality checks, audit results, and corrective actions accurately
• Identify and communicate non-conformances to Operators and ensure timely resolution
• Escalate unresolved quality issues by stopping production and placing equipment on Quality Hold when required
• Collaborate with Operators, Supervisors, and Managers to resolve production quality issues
• Maintain active presence on the production floor until issues are resolved and quality standards are restored
• Build effective working relationships with machine crews to support operational success
• Support continuous improvement efforts by participating in problem investigations and root cause analysis

• General knowledge of manufacturing processes, preferably in folding carton production
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, customer specifications, and quality procedures
• Strong understanding of acceptable product quality versus non-conforming conditions
• Experience using inspection tools such as rulers, calipers, and micrometers
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations
• Capability to conduct investigations and problem-solving activities
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to recognize common packaging defects such as cracking, tearing, and scoring issues
• Must pass color vision and color hue tests
• Ability to maintain consistent attendance and work overtime as needed
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence

Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential

A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. 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.