1st Shift Production Operator

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking individuals for a production operation role. Candidates will operate machinery, ensure quality standards, and maintain a clean workspace. Training is provided, and no prior experience is required. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and a variety of benefits, fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 30+ pounds.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Follows established Standard Operating Procedures in production.
• Maintains a clean work environment and complies with safety requirements.
• Drives operation to achieve production targets.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

What Production Operation contributes to Cardinal Health

Production Operation operates light-duty bench- or floor-type machine tools and automation equipment. May set up, adjust, and perform maintenance on machines. Check’s work using prescribed gauges, jigs, and fixtures to measure close tolerances. Some machines may be numerically controlled. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Shift: Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pm (overtime per business needs, sometimes weekends)

Responsibilities:

• Follows established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) in a production setting with a strong focus on quality and attention to detail.
• Performs housekeeping and inventory control tasks, maintaining a clean work environment including complying with all Environmental Health and Safety requirements.
• Performs other duties and/or participates in projects as assigned by your manager or other management team member.
• Runs process to ensure quality standards are met or exceeded.
• Knows production targets / goals and drives operation to achieve or exceed goals.

Qualifications:

We are open to candidates with little to no warehouse experience. If you are comfortable working in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment you could be a great fit for our team. All training is provided starting your first day!

• Ability to lift 30+ pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift.
• Ability to follow direction and change priorities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working with technologies, like computers or point of sale systems, a plus.
• 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.

Anticipated hourly range:$18.10 per hour - $21.60 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:5/24/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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.