Production Operator - Packaging (Day Shift)
About The Position
The Coca-Cola Company is hiring a Production Operator for packaging operations at its Auburndale, Florida facility. The role supports production by operating and maintaining automated packaging equipment, completing changeovers, monitoring product quality, and helping ensure that products meet safety, quality, and sustainability standards. The position involves working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and collaborating with production and maintenance teams to maintain reliable line performance. The operator works with equipment such as case packers and palletizers, adjusts conveyors, guides, and programmable controls for different package sizes, performs inspections and package integrity tests, enters production data, troubleshoots equipment issues, and cleans and sanitizes production areas. The role requires compliance with safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out, and the ability to work a 12-hour shift schedule with overtime and flexible shifts as business needs require. The company provides 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. 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.
- 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.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and 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 operate forklift equipment safely 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 authorized to work full-time in the United States and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue working legally.
Responsibilities
- Perform packaging operations according to manufacturing standards to maintain consistent line performance and product quality.
- Set up, operate, and monitor automated packaging equipment, including case packers, palletizers, and related systems.
- Complete production 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.
- Perform package integrity testing and monitor for defects, escalating issues as needed.
- Support material handling by assisting forklift drivers with pallet and stretch-wrapper adjustments and resolving lower-level material flow issues.
- Enter and maintain production information 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 address recurring issues.
- Clean and sanitize production lines and work areas, uphold food safety and environmental standards, and dispose of production waste properly.
- 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 values collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
- Medical, financial, and/or other benefits are offered, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
