Quality Control Tech II - 1st Shift

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

PTO

HSA

401k

Early wage access

FSAs

Disability insurance

Work-Life resources

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control associate in Kentucky. The role supports quality policies, tests materials, maintains documentation, and drives continuous improvement.

You will help ensure compliance with regulatory standards and assist in quality investigations. The position features an anticipated hourly range of $19.70-$28.10, a Mon-Thu 5:00am-3:30pm schedule (minimal overtime), and a benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k plan, an HSA, and

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in quality control or related field.
• Familiarity with documentation and record-keeping practices.
• Ability to follow quality systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks in compliance with laws and quality standards.
• Assist with training department staff.
• Maintain inventory counts in QA areas and process return forms.
• Inspect and test samples to verify quality at production stages.
• Maintain documentation and non-conformity reports.
• Assist with corrective action plans for quality issues.
• Support audits and QA process improvements.

Skills

Excel

Numeric aptitude

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Job description

Anticipated hourly range $19.70 - $28.10 per hour based on experience

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: 10/13/2026

The salary 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.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 5:00am-3:30pm (minimal overtime)

What Quality Control contributes to Cardinal Health

Quality develops and implements quality policies, procedures, and processes to ensure products and services comply with regulatory standards and specifications. Quality Control is responsible for the analysis or inspection of materials, components, products or processes for compliance with specifications and standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs all tasks in a manner which complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws and with the company’s environmental health and safety standards and programs as well as its commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Assist with training department staff.
• Responsible for inventory counts in areas Quality Assurance is responsible for; process return vendor forms.
• Inspects and tests samples of raw materials and product in prescribed phases of production to verify acceptable quality.
• Maintains proper and accurate documentation in all stages of inspection including non-conformity reports for defective product or incorrect materials.
• Implements corrective action plan as directed when quality problems are detected.
• Maintains a product retention file for specified products; maintains maintenance schedule for test equipment and ensures compliance to schedule.
• Communicates with QE changes to guidelines as they pertain to quality.
• Assist QE to perform quality investigation such as Non-Conforming Material, Customer Complaints and Corrective and Preventive Action reports.
• Assist the Quality Manager with projects as assigned and follow written quality systems directives issued by the Quality Manager.
• Must possess computer skills including data entry and retrieval.
• Assists during quality system audits at the facility.
• Proven ability to organize time, prioritize projects and maintain records accurately and completely good numeric aptitude.
• Computer operation for data entry and report generation; understanding of product components to facilitate inspection process.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience preferred
• High school degree or GED preferred
• Experience with Excel and record keeping preferred
• Prior experience with quality systems preferred

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.