Manufacturing Associate - 1st Shift

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in a light industrial role focused on producing medical devices. This position offers a comprehensive training program for candidates with little to no experience, ensuring you are equipped to operate semi-automated machinery safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include quality checks, machine maintenance, and documentation of production processes. With a supportive work environment and a variety of benefits, this is a great opportunity to start your career in manufacturing. If you are eager to learn and grow, this role could be the perfect fit for you!

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

Qualifications

• Open to candidates with little to no manufacturing experience; training provided.
• Ability to read and follow instructions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run semi-automated equipment for medical device production.
• Conduct quality checks and maintain documentation on product quality.

Skills

Ability to read and follow shop order instructions

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Now offering a $1000 New Hire Sign-On Bonus!

Shift: Monday – Thursday, 5:30am – 3pm & Friday, 5:30am – 9:30am

Responsibilities

• Set up and run light industrial semi-automated equipment to make a variety of medical devices.
• Operate in-house machines safely – identify emergency stops and stop the process when safety issues are identified, and report safety concerns.
• Conduct quality checks on the produced product to ensure there are no visible defects.
• Document applicable information regarding product quality and machine performance.
• Maintain machines and start general troubleshooting if needed.
• Visually inspect in-process/finished material while operating – inform designated teammates of any machine malfunction or defective product.
• Start machines, observe for correct operation, and adjust as needed.
• Move empty and full bags/totes/boxes to and from the machine, add labels/weigh product/verify count/add to box/insert into shipper as needed, and stack onto pallet.
• Maintain documentation, production information, cleaning documentation, and safety check documentation in the company system.
• Practice department’s medical manufacturing and housekeeping procedures and complete cleaning verification checklists as required.
• Perform packaging operation off a variety of semi-automated packaging equipment.
• Assemble goods on production line.

Qualifications

We are open to candidates with little to no manufacturing experience. All training is provided starting your first day!

• High School Diploma/GED, preferred
• 0 – 1 year previous work experience, preferred
• Ability to read and follow shop order instructions

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: $15.75 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: 05/11/2025 *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.