Production Operator - Packaging

Coca-Cola • Auburndale, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At The Coca-Cola Company’s Auburndale, Florida facility, the Production Operator works on the packaging team to ensure products meet quality, safety, and sustainability standards. The role operates and maintains automated equipment, supports production changeovers, and contributes to reliable packaging-line performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The operator sets up, runs, and monitors packaging equipment; performs inspections and package-integrity tests; supports material flow; enters production data; identifies and troubleshoots equipment or process issues; and cleans and sanitizes lines and work areas. The position requires adherence to safety practices, lock-out/tag-out protocols, and standard operating procedures. It involves a 12-hour shift schedule, with overtime and flexible shifts as business needs require.

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, collaboratively, and with a focus on quality.
• Experience operating and maintaining automated production or packaging equipment, including mechanical and control systems.
• High mechanical aptitude, including the ability to understand machine sequencing, programmable controls, and troubleshooting processes.
• Ability to perform repetitive lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate technical instructions and safety guidelines in English.
• Valid forklift certification and ability to safely operate forklift equipment in a production environment.
• Availability to work a 12-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 in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require company sponsorship to continue working legally in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Execute packaging operations according to established manufacturing standards to maintain consistent line performance and quality outputs.
• 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.
• Conduct visual inspections and quality checks on materials and finished goods for product integrity and labeling compliance.
• Perform package-integrity testing and monitor for defects, escalating issues as needed.
• Assist material handling by supporting forklift drivers with pallet and stretch-wrapper adjustments and addressing lower-level material-flow challenges.
• Enter and maintain production information using production systems, terminals, and operator-interface screens.
• Identify equipment anomalies or 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, maintain food-safety and environmental standards, and dispose of production waste properly.
• Follow safety practices, lock-out/tag-out protocols, and standard operating procedures.

Benefits

• Skill-building opportunities through cross-training in packaging systems, safety protocols, and quality-testing techniques.
• Career-growth opportunities through exposure to digital tools, continuous-improvement processes, and sustainable production practices.
• A team culture that supports 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED