Manufacturing Associate - 1st Shift

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated assembly operators to contribute to their manufacturing processes. This role involves setting up production equipment, conducting quality inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. You will be part of a team that values quality and efficiency, contributing to a wide range of benefits including medical coverage and paid time off. If you have a passion for manufacturing and are eager to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace!

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

401k plan

Access to wages before payday

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in manufacturing or production preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production equipment according to SOPs.
• Perform quality inspections and ensure compliance with standards.
• Maintain safety regulations and report any issues.

Skills

Production Equipment Operation

Quality Inspection

Data Recording

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Shift:

Monday-Friday (Defib), 6:30am-3:00pm

What Assembly contributes to Cardinal Health

Manufacturing is responsible for the cost of production and maintenance activities, including process improvement, supply chain management, quality assurance, employee safety and engagement, and environmental commitment.

Performs a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production to assemble component parts into assemblies, sub-assemblies, or completed units, using standard operating procedures. May conduct quality inspections on the processing line in accordance with quality specifications.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates production equipment according to current manufacturing practices and SOPs.
• Measures and records data related to operating and manufacturing equipment.
• Verifies outputs in the manufacturing process to ensure quality and quantity standards are met.
• Inspects components for debris or other potential defects and reports issues to management and the quality team.
• Performs duties in compliance with all safety rules and regulations required by the company, local, state, and federal laws.
• Lifts, pushes, pulls, and moves up to 30 lbs as needed.
• Works overtime as required.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience preferred.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks.
• Learn and apply new information and methods in the assigned area.
• Maintains necessary licenses, training, and certifications.
• Works on routine assignments with some problem resolution.
• Follows clearly defined SOPs and/or scientific methods.
• Adheres to all quality guidelines.
• Works under moderate supervision.
• Regularly reviews output with work lead or supervisor.
• Refers complex or unusual problems to supervisor.

Pay and Benefits

Pay rate: $17.90 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide range of benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window closes: 06/05/25. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.

Additional Information

Back-to-work candidates, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health promotes an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We celebrate differences to create better solutions for our customers. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, public assistance status, genetic information, or any other protected status.