Packaging Operator Nights

The Coca-Cola Company • Auburndale, FL

2d • $50,357 - $61,547 • Onsite

About The Position

The Coca-Cola Company is hiring a Packaging Operator for its Auburndale, Florida facility. The role operates and maintains automated packaging equipment and supports production changeovers to help ensure products meet quality, safety, and sustainability standards. The position is suited to a detail-oriented, mechanically skilled team player who can work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The operator sets up, monitors, and troubleshoots packaging systems; performs inspections and quality tests; assists with material flow; records production data; and cleans and sanitizes production areas. The role follows food safety requirements, safety practices, lock-out/tag-out protocols, and standard operating procedures.

The company offers hands-on experience with manufacturing technology, cross-training in packaging systems, safety, and quality testing, and exposure to digital tools, continuous improvement, and sustainable production practices. The position requires current U.S. work authorization without employer sponsorship. The listed pay range is $50,357–$61,547 USD, with pay varying according to geography and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits is offered depending on the position.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely and perform reliably as a team member with a focus on quality.
• Experience operating and maintaining automated production or packaging equipment, including mechanical and control systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to understand machine sequencing, programmable controls, and troubleshooting processes.
• Ability to lift repetitively up to 50 pounds, bend, reach, and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate technical instructions and safety guidelines in English.
• Valid forklift certification and ability to operate forklift equipment safely in a production environment.
• Availability to work an eight-hour shift schedule, including overtime and flexible shifts as business needs require.
• Comfort using production data systems and human-machine interface tools for monitoring and reporting.
• Must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue working legally in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Execute packaging operations according to manufacturing standards to maintain line performance and product quality.
• Set up, operate, and monitor automated packaging equipment, including case packers, palletizers, and related systems.
• Perform changeovers by adjusting conveyors, guides, and programmable logic controls for different package sizes and product specifications.
• Inspect materials and finished goods and conduct quality checks for product integrity and labeling compliance.
• Test package integrity and monitor for defects, escalating issues as needed.
• Support forklift drivers with pallet and stretch-wrapper adjustments and address lower-level material-flow challenges.
• Enter and maintain production data in production systems, terminals, and operator interface screens.
• Identify equipment anomalies and process deviations, troubleshoot to minimize downtime, and work with maintenance and production teams to resolve recurring issues.
• Clean and sanitize production lines and work areas and properly dispose of production waste.
• Follow safety practices, lock-out/tag-out protocols, and standard operating procedures.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art manufacturing technology.
• Cross-training opportunities in packaging systems, safety protocols, and quality testing techniques.
• Career growth through exposure to digital tools, continuous improvement processes, and sustainable production practices.
• Development in a team culture that values collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED