Lead Machine Operator

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k program

Supplemental Life Insurance

Three weeks of vacation pay

10 company paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is seeking a Lead Machine Operator for the Tampa location on a 2-2-3 schedule. The role involves operating both manual and automated production equipment and supervising a small team to ensure smooth line operations.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of general work experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to operate manufacturing equipment. Prior supervisory experience and high-speed manufacturing exposure are a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of general work experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to operate manufacturing equipment is necessary.
• Knowledge of industrial technology a plus.
• Basic math skills and reading comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Set up machinery ensuring all production materials are available.
• Assist with change overs as necessary.
• Safely operate and monitor all equipment.
• Visually inspect production run and report malfunctions to maintenance department.
• Maintain required records.
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned area.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Equipment operation

Industrial technology

Math skills

Reading comprehension

General work experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Who We Are:

• Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is a family-owned independent Coca-Cola bottler that is the third largest privately-held and the sixth largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the United States.
• Coke Florida sells, markets, manufactures and distributes over 600 products of The Coca-Cola Company and other partner companies including Monster Beverage Corporation and BODYARMOR.
• In 2026, for the 5th year in a row, Coke Florida was named as a US Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. This program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture, and governance/financial performance.

What We Offer:

Eligible full time Coke Florida Associates can participate in our Total Rewards Program which includes:

• Total Wellness Programs including health, dental and vision plans
• 401K program with healthy company match
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Three weeks of vacation pay, and 10 company paid holidays*
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Competitive compensation

Coke Florida is looking for a Lead Machine Operator based out of our Tampa location. We're currently looking for 6:00am - 6:00pm shift, working on a 2-2-3 schedule.

What You Will Do:

As a Coke Florida Lead Machine Operator, you will be responsible for operating various manual and automated equipment in the production process.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Set up machinery ensuring all production materials are available.
• Assist with change overs as necessary.
• Safely operate and monitor all equipment.
• Visually inspect production run and report malfunctions to maintenance department.
• Maintain required records.
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned area.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures.

For this role, you will need:

• At least 1 year of general work experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to operate manufacturing equipment is necessary.
• Knowledge of industrial technology a plus.
• Basic math skills and reading comprehension.

Additional Qualifications that will make you successful in this role:

• Minimum 1 year leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Prior production/manufacturing machine operation experience preferred.
• Previous experience within high-speed industrial environment preferred.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Coke Florida reserves the right to revise the job description at any time and to assign additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

Employment with Coke Florida is at-will. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.