Manufacturing Associate- 1st Shift

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their manufacturing team. This role involves operating production equipment, conducting quality inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and some experience in manufacturing. The company offers a supportive environment with a focus on health and well-being, including medical coverage, paid time off, and flexible spending accounts. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity in a diverse workplace, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

401k Savings Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage

Paid Parental Leave

Work-Life Resources

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience preferred in a manufacturing environment.
• High School diploma or equivalent work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production equipment according to standards.
• Conduct quality inspections and verify outputs in manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality guidelines.

Skills

Manufacturing Processes

Quality Assurance

Data Measurement and Recording

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Shift:

Monday-Friday (Hydra)

6:30a-3:00pm

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.

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.

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.
• Lifts, pushes, pulls and moves up to 30lbs as needed.

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: $17.90 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: 4/15/25 *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.