Operational Technician - Nights

Heartland Coca-Cola; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance, 401(k), PTO

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company is seeking an Operational Technician to gain hands-on experience with high-speed manufacturing equipment while focusing on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

You will support production lines, perform inspections, and help with changeovers and equipment readiness in a fast-paced environment. A HS diploma or GED is required, with prior manufacturing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior manufacturing/machine operation experience preferred.
• Strong safety mindset and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-speed packaging and production equipment safely and reliably.
• Provide relief coverage and assist with changeovers and startup/shutdown activities.
• Perform routine equipment checks, CIL tasks, and basic troubleshooting to identify issues.

Skills

Critical thinking

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Reading comprehension

Basic computer skills

Tablet/laptop operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join the team at Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company!

Days/Hours Of Work

Regular Hours: 5:00pm - 5:30am - 12 Hour Rotating Schedule

Orientation and first week schedule: Tuesday (Orientation) - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Job Summary

At Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling, our production teams bring our beverages to life. As an Operational Technician, you’ll gain hands-on experience with high-speed manufacturing equipment while building valuable skills in safety, quality, equipment care, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate high-speed packaging and production equipment while ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation.
• Support production operations across the assigned line, including providing relief coverage, assisting with changeovers, and supporting equipment startup, shutdown, and operational readiness activities.
• Perform routine equipment checks, inspections, Cleaning, Inspection, and Lubrication (CIL) activities, minor servicing, and basic troubleshooting to identify and address equipment abnormalities.
• Monitor equipment operating conditions, conduct visual quality inspections, document quality and production data, and communicate out-of-specification findings.
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve production targets, maximize efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to all regulatory requirements, company safety guidelines, policies, and procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements, and 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 operating conditions, identify priorities, and complete tasks in order of urgency while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• 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.
• Experience safely operating a manual or powered pallet jack is 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

$25.00 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.

Company: Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC