Operational Technician - High-Speed Beverage Lines

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Kansas is seeking an Operational Technician to efficiently run production equipment and safely produce high quality beverages.

You will operate high-speed packaging, perform line changeovers, monitor quality, document production data, and adhere to safety and regulatory guidelines. A minimum of a GED and at least one year of manufacturing experience is required. The position follows a 12-hour rotating schedule with early orientation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of work experience in a high-speed production/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Mechanical and technical aptitude with willingness to learn.
• Basic math, reading comprehension, and general computing skills.
• Experience using a tablet or laptop and operating basic software.
• Prior pallet jack experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-speed packaging equipment to fill branded cans or bottles.
• Monitor blow-mold operations and apply labels; feed packaging materials for various sizes.
• Perform routine checks, identify abnormalities, and minimize downtime.
• Document production data, equipment maintenance, and process parameters.
• Perform Cleaning, Inspection, and Lubrication (CIL) on equipment.
• Collaborate with team to meet production targets and efficiency goals.
• Follow safety rules, regulatory requirements, and complete training.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Reading comprehension

Tablet or laptop operation

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Kansas is seeking an Operational Technician to efficiently run production equipment and safely produce high quality beverages.

You will operate high-speed packaging, perform line changeovers, monitor quality, document production data, and adhere to safety and regulatory guidelines. A minimum of a GED and at least one year of manufacturing experience is required. The position follows a 12-hour rotating schedule with early orientation.