What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator - 1st Shift position at Cardinal Health?
Pay rate: $18.00 per hour
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 01/02/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm
What Machine Operation contributes to Cardinal Health
Manufacturing is responsible for cost of production and maintenance activities including process improvement, supply chain management, quality assurance, employee safety and engagement, and environmental commitment.
Responsibilities
The Machine Operator will set up and run light industrial semi-automated equipment to make a variety of medical devices
Operate in-house machines safely – identify emergency stops and stop the process when safety issues are identified, and report safety concerns
Participate in loading, packaging, and labeling operations in a routine and repetitious manner prior to shipment
Assemble goods on production line
Start and maintain machines, observe for correct operation, and adjust as needed
Move empty and full bags/totes/boxes to and from the machine, add labels/weigh product/verify count/add to box/insert into shipper as needed, and stack onto pallet
Review in-process/finished material while operating – inform designated teammates of any machine malfunction or defective product
Maintain cleaning documentation and safety check documentation in the company system
Practice department’s medical manufacturing and housekeeping procedures and complete cleaning verification checklists as required
Read, write, comprehend, and follow specifications, procedures, and instructions written in English
Collaborate effectively with team members, utilizing strong interpersonal skills to foster a positive and productive team environment
Assist with other duties as assigned with or without accommodation
Work overtime as required
Qualifications
0-1 years of experience, preferred
High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
What is expected of you and others at this level
Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks
Readily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned area
Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution
Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods
Adheres to all quality guidelines
Works under moderate degree of supervision
Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor
Refers complex unusual problems to supervisor
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Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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