Mfg Maintenance Operator

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated is seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Operator to operate and maintain high-speed production equipment in an Arkansas plant. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and implement process improvements to sustain quality and efficiency.

The role requires strong mechanical skills, ability to read SOPs, and uptime-focused mindset. You will work closely with production teams to minimize downtime while ensuring safety and compliance with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of related work experience in manufacturing or maintenance.
• Ability to read and follow SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Performs start-up PM and ensures proper equipment operation on multiple machines.
• Operates and monitors equipment to maintain quality while following safety rules.
• Completes PMs and documents work orders, part usage, and repairs.
• Executes flavor and package changes; performs shutdowns to minimize downtime and resolves root causes.
• Communicates with teams to sustain production of correct product with high quality.
• Keeps work area neat, performs 5S, and inspects change parts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Plant maintenance

High-speed equipment

SOP reading

Computer skills

Multi-tasking

Troubleshooting

Blueprints reading

Mechanical adjustments

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Overview

The Manufacturing Maintenance Operator is responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting assigned production equipment in the execution of the daily production schedule according to the SOP for "complex" production equipment. This position is also responsible for responding promptly to equipment breakdown and repairing the machinery in a timely manner while performing planned and unscheduled work, making design improvements, and implementing process changes to improve overall production while completing assigned Preventative Maintenance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs necessary pre‑operation activities including but not limited to completing assigned start‑up Preventative Maintenance and ensuring proper equipment start‑up and operation on multiple pieces of equipment.
• Operates, monitors, and maintains multiple pieces of equipment during operation to ensure quality products by following all safety requirements when performing work.
• Correctly completes all assigned PMs, ensuring minimal unplanned stops, and correctly fills out all paperwork or electric systems; work orders, part usage, and order forms.
• Performs steps necessary to conduct flavor and package changes accurately and efficiently, and handles proper shut‑downs to minimize downtime wasted resources by using advanced troubleshooting skills, determining root cause and establishing solutions, and assisting continuous improvement efforts.
• Communicates with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal unproductive time and materials.
• Performs housekeeping to ensure assigned work area is neat and orderly, including completing 5S and recycling activities and inspecting and cleaning change parts as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced knowledge with preferred 2 plus years of experience in plant maintenance and high‑speed production equipment, and/or certification of technical schooling in this area.
• Read and follow SOPs or instructions.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Competency in monitoring and adjusting equipment speeds, temperatures, and liquid levels.
• Identify and troubleshoot complex process issues.
• Make mechanical pneumatic and hydraulic adjustments.
• Preferred ability to read blueprints and machine schematics.
• Ability to comprehend complex processing equipment.
• Individual needs to process initiative to further technical expertise.
• Preferred demonstrated ability to operate effectively on assigned equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge acquired through 1 to up to 3 years of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge acquired through 1 to up to 3 years of work experience.

Work Environment

Noisy, wet, and extreme temperature environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.