Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Cardinal Health; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

401k savings plan

HSA

Job summary

Cardinal Health in the United States is seeking an Associate II, Assembly to support the manufacturing process of medical products. You will operate multiple machines, perform routine inspections, report defects, and prepare manufactured parts for transport, all while following safety guidelines and processing standards.

The role supports quality assurance and process improvement within a structured environment, requiring 1–2 years of experience and a High School diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in assembly/manufacturing.
• Ability to read and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Willingness to work night shift and comply with safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production equipment per SOPs.
• Measure and record data from manufacturing processes.
• Verify outputs meet quality and quantity standards.
• Inspect components for debris or defects and report findings.
• Adhere to safety rules and processing standards.

Skills

SOP literacy

Quality awareness

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Production equipment

Job description

What Assembly 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. Assembly performs a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production to put together component parts to make assemblies, sub-assemblies or completed units, using standard operating procedures. May conduct quality inspections on processing line in accordance with quality specifications.

Job Summary

The Associate II, Assembly plays a key role in the manufacturing process of Cardinal Health medical products. The Associate II, Assembly operates multiple machines at once and performs routine inspections of manufactured products in accordance with quality specifications. This job reports defects and works with the quality team to investigate and identify route causes. This job ensures that manufactured parts are captured in bins and prepared for transport. The Associate II, Assembly tasks are performed in accordance with applicable safety guidelines, as well as appropriate processing standards.

Shift Details

11:00 pm to 7:00 am - Monday through Friday

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates production equipment in accordance with current manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
• Measures and records data associated with operating and manufacturing equipment.
• Verifies outputs in the manufacturing process and ensures that quality and quantity standards are met.
• Inspects components for debris, and or any other potential quality defect and reports defects as needed to management and the quality team.
• Performs duties in compliance with all safety rules and regulations required by the Company, Local, and State and Federal provisions.

Qualifications

1-2 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

Pay rate: $18.25 per hour (includes shift differential)

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits

• 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: 9/22/2026

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.

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end-to-end solutions and data-driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges — now, and in the future.