Slasher Operator - Cardinal Health

What Machine Operation 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.

Job Summary

The Operator 2, Machines Operations is responsible for the operation and the troubleshooting of complex machines within the facility. The job also operates simple machines as necessary. The job is also responsible for giving guidance to Operator 1s.

Responsibilities

• Must observe all safety precautions and regulations at all times in all areas where duties are performed.  Will be responsible for reporting all safety hazards and potential unsafe working conditions.  Must attend all monthly scheduled Safety Meetings.
• Patrol Slasher every 10 minutes.
• Keep leases straight.  Laps and drawbacks removed.
• Doff Slasher as needed.  Transports by monorail to racks in storage area and places in proper racks.
• Places empty beams in position and starts Slasher.
• Follow TPM cleaning schedule.
• Help creel Slashers and run new set through Slashers.
• Remove all yarn remaining on beams.
• Remove empty section beams and place in designated KanBan staging area.
• Pick lease and starts Slasher.
• Keep close watch on all controls to ensure warps are being made properly.
• Complete warp tickets and attaches to warps when Doffed.  Showing Slasher number, date, construction, number of ends, yards on beam and initials the ticket according to assigned Slasher.
• Complete section beam defect form and places on the creel at the proper section beam.
• Completes form for Slasher defects and ends out of lease.
• Each Operator is to write down production on sheet to be turned in daily at shift change (Note)  An assigned operator will bring down paperwork which will consist of:
•  Production sheet compiled from all 3 Slashers.
•  Hoist Sheet compiled from all three operators.
• Turn in TPM audit sheet (if set comes off on your shift).
• Follow all safety rules, plant rules, department rules and implement total quality in his/her area of responsibility.
• Participate in Plant Corrective Action Team Program and Plant Safety Program. 
• Report all unsafe conditions in a timely manner.
• Lift or exert force up to 50 pounds.  Stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience, preferred
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred

Anticipated hourly range: $18.00/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: 10/09/24 *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.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks
• Readily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned area
• Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
• Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution
• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods
• Adheres to all quality guidelines
• Works under moderate degree of supervision
• Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor
• Refers complex unusual problems to supervisor

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.