Manufacturing Associate - Part Time

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Wabasha (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Contributions

Paid Time Off

Access to wages before pay day with my

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. in Minnesota seeks a part-time associate to operate light industrial semi-automated equipment producing medical devices. You will perform quality checks, document production data, and maintain machines on a production line with training provided on day one.

No prior manufacturing experience is required; benefits include 401k contributions, paid time off, and access to wages before payday with myFlexPay. This part-time role up to 29 hours per week closes 08/31/2026.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 0–1 year of work experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow shop order instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run light industrial semi-automated equipment to make medical devices.
• Operate in-house machines safely and report safety issues.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure no visible defects.
• Document production and machine performance data.
• Maintain machines and perform basic troubleshooting as needed.
• Visually inspect materials and report malfunctions or defects.
• Move materials and prepare packages for shipment as required.
• Maintain production records and safety documentation in the system.
• Perform packaging operations on semi-automated equipment.
• Assemble goods on the production line.

Job description

Pay rate: $19.40 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: 401k Contributions, Paid Time Off, Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

Application window anticipated to close: 08/31/2026

Schedule details: Part Time, up to 29 hours a week

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 starts general trouble shooting 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 label/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 completes 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.

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.