Senior Assembly Associate

Cardinal Health; Burnside (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Connecticut seeks a Senior Assembly Associate to join the 1st shift production line. You will assemble components, monitor line performance and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

You will act as Team Captain, communicate targets daily, train new members, and support continuous improvement while maintaining accurate records. Overtime may be required to meet production needs in a fast-paced warehouse.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience, preferred.
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand through shift.
• Overtime may be required with little advance notice.
• Fast-paced warehouse experience and meeting hourly standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; team-oriented.
• Highly organized and detail oriented with prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate daily assembly production records and enter data timely.
• Ensure efficient line workflow, staffing, setup and changeovers.
• Operate machinery to install components along the assembly line.
• Monitor safety and compliance; escalate issues to supervision.
• Train and onboard new team members using standard safety guidelines.
• Delegate tasks and drive work to completion with accountability.
• Communicate daily targets and responsibilities to the team.
• Support assembly expertise and address team questions.
• Promote high performance and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Anticipated hourly range: $21.50 per hour - $27.72 per hourBonus eligible: NoBenefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programsApplication window anticipated to close: 11/30/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.The hourly 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.Senior Assembly Associate1st Shift Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 3:30PM or until work is completed (hours may vary based on business needs)What Assembly contributes to Cardinal HealthManufacturing is responsible for cost of production and maintenance activities including process improvement, supply chain management, quality assurance, employee safety and engagement, and environmental commitment.Assembly 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.Job SummaryThe Senior Assembly Associate works on the manufacturing production line and is responsible for the successful assembly of products using commonly used concepts, processes and procedures. This job serves as the Team Captain and ensures that the line is meeting all necessary production, safety and quality requirements. The Senior Assembly Associate monitors single line operations and promptly escalates issues to necessary parties. This job ensures consistent workflow of the manufacturing line and is responsible for QRA compliance and team member training.ResponsibilitiesMaintain accurate daily assembly production records and ensure timely data entry into performance systems.Ensure efficient manufacturing line workflow, including staffing, line setup, and changeovers.Operate machinery/equipment to install components on products along the assembly line.Monitor and enforce safety and compliance standards for both individual and team activities.Escalate safety, compliance, or operational issues to supervisors for resolution.Train and onboard new team members using standardized processes and safety guidelines.Delegate tasks, assign responsibilities, and drive work to completion with accountability.Communicate daily targets, expectations, and responsibilities to the team.Support operational success by providing assembly expertise and addressing team questions.Promote high performance standards by modeling expected behaviors and reinforcing procedures.Contribute to continuous improvement efforts and assist with additional duties as assigned by Supervisor.Qualifications2-4 years of experience, preferredHigh School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferredAbility to consistently lift up to 50 pounds and be able to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shiftMust be able to work overtime with little to no advance noticeAbility to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment while meeting hourly established performance standardsStrong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively, build relationships, and work as a team playerHighly organized and detail oriented with the ability to prioritize tasks, multitask, maintain accurate documentation, and manage prioritiesCardinal 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 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.To read and review this privacy notice click here