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Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Cardinal Health
Norfolk, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 12/22/2024 CLOSED ON 2/21/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator - 1st Shift position at Cardinal Health?

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.
 

Now offering a $2,000 New Hire Sign-On Bonus! (excluding individuals currently employed with Cardinal Health)

Shift Details: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm

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

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 basic skills and techniques to complete routine tasks within assigned area

  • Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications

  • Works on basic and routine assignments

  • Works within clearly defined Standard Operating Procedures and/or scientific methods

  • Adheres to all quality guidelines

  • Works under close supervision

  • All work is reviewed for accuracy

  • Any deviations from the norm are approved by the supervisor before proceeding

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: 01/20/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

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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