Production Operator - Packaging - Nights
About The Position
The Coca-Cola Company is hiring a Production Operator for packaging operations at 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 suits detail-oriented, mechanically skilled team members who can work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The operator runs and monitors packaging systems, performs package and product quality checks, records production information, and troubleshoots equipment or process issues in coordination with maintenance and production teams. The role also includes material-flow support, cleaning and sanitizing production areas, and following food-safety, environmental, and workplace-safety procedures. The company offers hands-on experience with manufacturing technology, cross-training in packaging systems and quality testing, and exposure to digital tools, continuous improvement, and sustainable production practices. Sponsorship for employment-based visas is not offered; applicants must already be authorized to work full-time in the United States without company sponsorship.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
- At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.
- Ability to work safely and demonstrate reliability, teamwork, and quality performance.
- Experience operating and maintaining automated production or packaging equipment, including mechanical and control systems.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, including the 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 safely operate forklift equipment in a production environment.
- Availability for 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.
- Current authorization to work full-time in the United States without requiring Coca-Cola Company sponsorship.
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.
- Conduct visual inspections and quality checks on materials and finished goods, including package integrity testing and monitoring for defects.
- Escalate quality issues such as misapplied closures, incorrect codes, or damaged containers.
- Support material handling by assisting forklift drivers with pallet and stretch-wrapper adjustments and resolving lower-level material-flow issues.
- Enter accurate production information into production systems, terminals, and operator interface screens.
- Identify equipment anomalies and process deviations, troubleshoot to minimize downtime, and work with maintenance and production teams on recurring issues.
- Clean and sanitize production lines and work areas, uphold food-safety and environmental standards, 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.
- Skill-building opportunities through cross-training in packaging systems, safety protocols, and quality testing techniques.
- Career-growth exposure to digital tools, continuous improvement processes, and sustainable production practices.
- A team culture that supports development and values collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
- Medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
