Production/Machine Operator (3rd Shift, Forklift Exp. PLUS)

The Coca-Cola Company•Columbus, OH
•$44,761 - $55,161•Onsite

About The Position

As a Production Technician, you will perform position-related tasks in the manufacturing of Coca-Cola beverages. The role involves operating production and packaging equipment, supplying production lines with materials, inspecting product quality, moving finished packages, recording production data, cleaning and sanitizing equipment, performing basic preventative maintenance, and conducting forklift operations and inspections. Work is performed mostly on the production floor in a multi-shift operation and involves repetitive tasks and exposure to moderate noise, confined spaces, moving equipment, wetness, fumes, hazardous chemicals, and extreme heat or cold. The position requires compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), Safety Management System (SMS), and Food Safety Management System (FSMS). The company does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship; applicants must already be authorized to work full-time in the United States without requiring company sponsorship.

Requirements

  • 0–1 year of general work experience.
  • Ability to handle materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States and not require Coca-Cola Company sponsorship to continue working legally.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Prior warehouse experience.
  • Ability to operate a manual or powered pallet jack or lift product.

Responsibilities

  • Operate filler, packaging, box-forming, and palletizing equipment.
  • Load packages and containers onto machines.
  • Supply the production line with required raw materials.
  • Check products for proper filling and seals, and identify damaged products.
  • Move filled containers and packages to storage.
  • Record statistical data and the number of containers filled.
  • Rework products with damaged containers, including leakers, or pour up waste syrup.
  • Wash equipment between flavors and clean and sanitize equipment.
  • Perform preventative maintenance and clear machine jams as needed.
  • Handle materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Perform forklift operations and inspections.
  • Comply with QMS, EMS, SMS, and FSMS requirements.
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