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Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Cardinal Health•Norfolk, NE

About The Position

The Machine Operator sets up and runs light industrial semi-automated equipment to manufacture a variety of medical devices. The position operates in-house machines safely, monitors their operation, and makes adjustments as needed. It also supports production-line assembly and routine loading, packaging, labeling, and shipment preparation. The operator moves materials and containers to and from machines, weighs and labels products, verifies counts, packs items, and stacks boxes on pallets. The role includes inspecting in-process and finished materials, reporting machine malfunctions or defective products, maintaining cleaning and safety-check documentation, and following medical manufacturing and housekeeping procedures. The operator works under close supervision, follows established procedures and quality guidelines, and may assist with other assigned duties with or without accommodation. Overtime may be required.

Requirements

  • Read, write, comprehend, and follow specifications, procedures, and instructions written in English.
  • Effectively collaborate with team members and use strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

  • 0–1 years of experience, preferred.
  • High school diploma, GED, equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate light industrial semi-automated equipment used to manufacture medical devices.
  • Operate machines safely, identify emergency stops, stop processes when safety issues arise, and report safety concerns.
  • Participate in routine loading, packaging, and labeling operations before shipment.
  • Assemble goods on the production line.
  • Start and maintain machines, observe their operation, and adjust them as needed.
  • Move empty and full bags, totes, and boxes to and from machines; label and weigh products, verify counts, pack products, and stack boxes on pallets as needed.
  • Review in-process and finished materials and inform designated teammates about machine malfunctions or defective products.
  • Maintain cleaning and safety-check documentation in the company system.
  • Follow medical manufacturing and housekeeping procedures and complete required cleaning verification checklists.
  • Read, write, comprehend, and follow specifications, procedures, and instructions written in English.
  • Collaborate effectively with team members to foster a positive and productive team environment.
  • Assist with other duties as assigned, with or without accommodation.
  • Work overtime as required.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off plan
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • 401k savings plan
  • Access to wages before payday with myFlexPay
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Work-Life resources
  • Paid parental leave
  • Healthy lifestyle programs

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