Machine Operator I - 1st Shift

Cardinal Health; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Machine Operator I for the 1st shift in Greenwood, SC. This entry-level full-time position involves operating machinery, conducting quality checks, and performing routine maintenance. Benefits include medical coverage, paid time off, and a 401k savings plan. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant work experience as well as a commitment to quality and safety.

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

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Qualifications

• 1-3 years related work experience preferred.
• Applies basic skills and techniques to complete routine tasks.
• Maintains licenses, training, and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine tools and automation equipment.
• Conduct quality inspections and audits.
• Complete production and quality paperwork.

Skills

Basic machine operation

Quality inspections

Routine maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Shift Details: Monday-Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm. *Required Overtime will be mandatory. Up to 4 hours daily depending on company needs. Weekend production will be required on a needed basis.

Anticipated hourly range: $15.00/hourly-$19.85/hourly

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: 6/30/2025 *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.

What Production 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.

Production Operation operates light-duty bench- or floor-type machine tools and automation equipment. May set up machining machines and make adjustments, and perform maintenance on machines. Checks 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks ranging from operating machine tools and automation equipment.
• Loading machines (Boxes, pampers, wipes into the machine) and packaging product.
• Setting up machines, adjustments, and minor maintenance on machines.
• Conduct quality inspections, as well as quality and processing audits.
• Perform repackage/rework when necessary.
• Retrieve finished product from the machine and pack it into pre-formed cases.
• Receive filled unsealed cases of product from the pack off, seal and stack the cases and send them to the warehouse.
• Complete necessary production and quality paperwork as required.
• Perform pre-operational check of automatic case sealing machine and bagger.
• Prepare for next shift by ensuring sufficient supplies are present, area and trash containers are clean, Marsh printer is reset, and rework is complete.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• 1-3 years related work experience and/or training 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.
  
  

Please follow this link for a short video walking you through our facility:

Greenwood, SC Manufacturing and Distribution of Inco Products - YouTube

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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