Senior Assembly Associate

214 Cardinal Health 200, LLC; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

HSA

401k savings plan

MyFlexPay access

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Senior Assembly Associate in East Hartford. This 1st shift role (Mon-Fri, 7:00AM-3:30PM or until work is completed) supports production line assembly, quality, and safety initiatives on the manufacturing floor.

The Senior Assembly Associate acts as Team Captain, ensuring the line meets production, safety, and quality requirements, monitors line performance, and trains team members while driving continuous improvement and adherence to QRA guidelines.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Overtime with little or no advance notice may be required.
• Fast-paced warehouse environment experience beneficial.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate daily assembly production records and data entry.
• Ensure efficient line workflow including staffing, setup, and changeovers.
• Operate machinery to install components along the line.
• Enforce safety and compliance standards for individuals and team.
• Escalate safety, compliance, or operational issues to supervisors.
• Train and onboard new team members using standardized processes.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Anticipated hourly range: $21.50 per hour - $27.72 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

Senior Assembly Associate

1st 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 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. 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.

The 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 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.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience, preferred
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Ability to consistently lift up to 50 pounds and be able to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift
• Must be able to work overtime with little to no advance notice
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment while meeting hourly established performance standards
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively, build relationships, and work as a team player
• Highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to prioritize tasks, multitask, maintain accurate documentation, and manage priorities

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 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.

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Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end-to-end solutions and data-driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges — now, and in the future.

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