Bottle Production Machine Operator - 1st Shift

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

Pension Plan

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision, and premium保险

Job summary

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. in Columbus, OH is seeking a Bottle Production Machine Operator for 1st shift. You will set up and operate beverage production machines, ensuring correct package sizes and material readiness.

Responsibilities include performing material changeovers, conducting quality checks, recording production data, complying with safety standards, and maintaining clean work areas. Previous beverage experience is preferred but not required, with 0–1 years in a similar role

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0–1 years of machine operator/production experience; beverage production preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math; able to operate computer-controlled equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates production machines and sets up for correct specifications.
• Ensures correct raw materials are used and performs material changeovers.
• Wears required PPE and follows safety policies.
• Communicates machine status and issues with the team and supervisor.
• Conducts code checks, taste tests, and production reports as required.
• Maintains cleanliness and proper disposal of spills and waste.
• Assists with minor maintenance and adjustments to equipment.

Skills

Bev production process knowledge

Internal customer service

Reading and writing skills

Basic math skills

Willingness to learn computer-operated

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Palletizer

Depalletizer

Case packer

Labeler

Coder

Industrial equipment

Job description

Bottle Production Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Columbus, OH, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Machine Operator

Build your future with G&J Pepsi. Our Machine Operators earn $25.46per hour and receive competitive benefits, such as:

• 401K Matching
• Pension Plan
• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and supplemental insurance benefits

Position Summary

To serve our internal and external customers by ensuring that production machines are set up and operated according to established company standards

Essential Functions

• Operates production machine (e.g. palletizer, depalletizer, denester, case packer) according to established company standards; ensures machine is set for correct specifications (e.g. package size).
• Ensures that the correct raw materials (e.g. bottles, cans, caps, lids) are run through equipment according to product being produced and that quality of raw materials meets established company standards; performs raw material and machine changeovers.
• Adheres to all company policies, standards and procedures (e.g. OSHA and safety requirements, AIB and Pepsi standards, Federal/State/Local laws); wears all required personal protective equipment.
• Communicates with co-workers, supervisor and management team verbally regarding the status of work activities (e.g. any issues with equipment, product quality and production process) and other information; supervisor regarding questions or issues with daily assignments.
• Performs code checks, taste tests and other quality tests; calculates efficiencies.
• Completes code check reports, taste test reports, production reports, time off requests and other required paperwork according to established standards.
• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works overtime as needed to meet workload demands. Performs other related duties as required.
• Performs minor adjustments and maintenance to machine to ensure it is operating according to established standards.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area (e.g. cleans up any product and/or container spills; disposes of trash and recycling materials into proper containers).

Education

High School or GED required

Experience

0 - 1 years of m achine operator and/or production line experience; previous beverage production experience strongly preferred.

Other Requirements

Knowledge of: beverage production process; beverage industry. Skill in: internal customer service. Ability to: work quickly, efficiently and independently; multi-task; communicate effectively with other employees and develop good working relationships; adapt to change; read and write; perform basic math functions (e.g. addition and subtraction); be trained on operating a computer, palletizer, depalletizer, case packer, labeler, coder and other mechanical equipment. Other functions, skills and abilities may also apply.