Senior Quality Technician - 2nd Shift

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health, La Vergne, TN, is seeking a Quality Control professional to perform visual and functional inspections of incoming, in-process, and finished products. The role involves initial conformance decisions, GMP adherence, and documentation of findings to support quality standards.

The position emphasizes GMP practices, data analysis of production trends, and collaboration with plant management to improve customer satisfaction and compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
• 2-4 years related work experience and/or training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and functional inspections of incoming, in-process, and finished products/components/packaging to ensure conformance to specifications and standards.
• Make initial decisions on whether a process or product is in conformance.
• Audit and monitor quality requirements in accordance with QA policies and customer specifications.
• Document and report inspection findings and monitor corrective actions to inspection findings.
• Complete required GMP training and related documentation practices.
• Follow GMP documentation practices and proper gowning techniques.
• Observe sanitary practice compliance in the facility.
• Examine and interpret trends in data collected from production.
• Assist with enabling the organization to meet and exceed customer expectations for Quality Assurance.
• Recommend measures for continuous improvement of production methods, equipment performance, and Quality.
• In partnership with plant operations management, assist with processes to drive ongoing continuous improvement of customer satisfaction and compliance.
• Work with a wide variety of gauges, instruments, and inspection devices.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

• Perform visual and functional inspections of incoming, in-process, and finished products/components/packaging to ensure conformance to all specifications, drawings, and Quality standards.
• Make initial decisions on whether a process or product is in conformance.
• Audit and monitor quality requirements in accordance with the company Quality Assurance policies and Customer specifications.
• Document and report inspection findings and results and monitor corrective actions to inspection findings.
• Complete required Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), issue resolution, and task-specific training.
• Follow GMP including documentation practices and proper gowning techniques.
• Observes and guides sanitary practice compliance in the facility.
• Examine and interpret trends in data collected from production.
• Assist with enabling the organization to meet and exceed Customer expectations for Quality Assurance.
• Recommend measures for continuous improvement of production methods, equipment performance, and Quality.
• In partnership with plant operation's management, assist with processes to drive on-going continuous improvement of customer satisfaction and compliance.
• Work with a wide variety of gauges, instruments, and inspection devices.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.

Schedule: Monday through Thursday from 3:30 pm to 2:00 am

Location: Onsite in La Vergne, TN

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• 2-4 years related work experience and/or training preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies knowledge and company policies to complete a variety of tasks
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility
• maintains appropriate licenses, training, and certifications
• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult requiring judgment in resolving issues
• May assist in recommendation of processes on new assignments
• Adheres to all quality guidelines
• Works with limited supervision. Work occasionally involves review of output by work lead or supervisor
• May provide general guidance or technical assistance to less experienced team members.

Anticipated hourly range:$23.20 per hour - $30.19 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:12/02/2026

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.

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.