Operational Technician - Days

Heartland Coca-Cola; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company is seeking an Operational Technician in Kansas to operate production equipment and ensure safe, high-quality beverage production. The role supports a 5:00am–5:30pm schedule with a 12-hour rotating rota and includes orientation Monday through Friday during onboarding.

You will run high-speed packaging lines, perform CIL maintenance on equipment, and document process parameters.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical and technical aptitude with willingness to learn.
• Basic math skills and reading comprehension preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-speed packaging equipment and fill containers (cans/bottles).
• Monitor blow-melt tech for PET sizes; apply labels and supply materials.
• Perform routine checks and coordinate product/package changeovers.
• Conduct visual quality inspections and log data in QA database.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Critical thinking

Basic math

Tablet/laptop operation

Pallet jack experience

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join the team at Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company!
Regular Hours: 5:00am - 5:30pm - 12 Hour Rotating Schedule
Orientation and first week schedule: Tuesday (Orientation) - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Job Summary

The Operational Technician is responsible for efficiently operating production equipment to safely produce the highest quality and best tasting beverage in the world.
Job Responsibilities

• Operation of High-Speed Packaging equipment. Perform the process of filling branded containers, either cans or bottles, with liquid product. Monitor and maintain blow-melt technology for production of various PET sizes. Applies brand identification labels to product bottles. Supply lids, cardboard cartons, or cans into an automated machine to produce and form a variety of different package types. Perform routine checks and inspections to identify and resolve any equipment malfunctions/abnormalities, ensuring minimal downtime. Perform and/or assist in product and package change overs.
• Understand and perform minor servicing and lockout tagout procedures when necessary.
• Conducts visual quality inspections of product and enters quality information into the quality database system; communicates any out-of-specification findings and takes appropriate action.
• Document and maintain accurate records of production data, equipment maintenance, and process parameters.
• Perform required Cleaning, Inspection, and Lubrication (CIL) maintenance on equipment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve production targets and maximize efficiency.
• Adhere to all regulatory requirements, company safety guidelines, policies, and procedures. Complete assigned training.
  

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of one year of work experience is required.
• Prior experience in machine operation in a high-speed production or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Critical thinking skills - ability to assess and complete tasks in order of urgency.
• Mechanical and technical aptitude with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Basic math skills, mechanical aptitude, and reading comprehension strongly preferred.
• Basic computer application and technology skills; knowledge of how to operate a tablet or laptop.
• Prior experience using pallet jack preferred.
  

Physical Requirements

• Speaking: Often (communicate with other operators and leads)
• Acute Vision: Constantly (observing both near and far, reading documents, monitors)
• Mobility: Frequent travel around the equipment they operate.
• Bending/Squatting: Occasional bending and squatting to clean and operate machinery.
• Dexterity: Frequent use of hands to operate machinery.
• Lifting: Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Climbing: Occasional use of ladders or stairs.
  

Pay: $21.50 an hour

About Heartland Coca-Cola

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company produces, sells, and distributes the highest quality and best tasting Coca-Cola and Monster Beverages across the states of Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Our brand offerings provide multiple beverage options in non-alcoholic categories including sparkling soft drinks, water, ingredient enhanced, isotonics, tea, energy, juice, coffee and nutrition. We value our people, customers and community which drives our passion to work and win together as a team.
Benefits And Other Information

We offer a competitive benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, wellness programs and tuition reimbursement. Part-time employees are eligible for paid time off, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.
Pre-employment background check is required.
Heartland Coca-Cola is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and any other class protected by law. Veteran friendly.
Requisition ID: 258961
Company: Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC