Operator Manufacturing III

Coca-Cola Consolidated; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Benefits package

Purpose-driven

Mentorship

Job summary

The Operator Manufacturing III at Coca-Cola Consolidated in Sandston on the 3rd shift sets up, operates, monitors, and troubleshoots manufacturing equipment while maintaining quality and safety standards. You will perform preventive maintenance and adjust machine settings to meet specifications and production schedules.

Day-to-day responsibilities include pre-operation checks, setup and changeover, quality tests under GMP, and handling palletizing and packaging tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of related work experience.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs and stand for prolonged periods.
• Weekend work required, including some holidays.
• Work in a noisy, wet, extreme temperature environment.
• Technical, mechanical troubleshooting aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-operation activities on multiple pieces of equipment to ensure proper startup.
• Operates and monitors equipment; performs setup, changeover, and adjustments to maintain quality.
• Performs GMP quality tests and communicates results to ensure production of correct product at high quality.
• Housekeeping and sanitations on production equipment.
• May operate palletizing, stretch wrap, and pallet tag machines as needed.
• Unload/load product using RF Tablet and scan products in warehouse locations.

Skills

Fast-paced work

Mechanical troubleshooting

Lifting 25 lbs

Weekend work

Hearing protection

Seasonal temperatures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Locations: Sandston

Pay Range: $21.32 - $22.96, depending on experience

Schedule: (3rd Shift)

Requisition ID: 265164

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• Career Growth: Clear pathways to advance and develop your career
• Competitive Benefits: 401(k) match + health coverage + employee stock purchase plan
• Purpose-Driven: Create meaningful impact in the communities you serve
• Professional Development: Dedicated training + personalized mentorship

Job Overview

The Operator Manufacturing III is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performing preventive maintenance on assigned machines. The Operator Manufacturing III is also responsible for inspecting parts and making adjustments or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications. This position also assists with setting up and operating production equipment while following established procedures and guidelines, and adjusting machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications, and in a timely fashion.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs necessary pre-operation activities on multiple pieces of equipment to ensure proper equipment startup and operation
• Operates multiple pieces of equipment and monitors equipment during operation, performs setup and changeover, inspects parts and makes adjustments or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications and to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops
• Performs scheduled quality assurance tests in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and communicates results with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high-quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials
• Performs housekeeping activities and sanitations on production equipment
• May operate equipment including Palletizing machines (1-2 machines) to maintain factory efficiency, changeover the machine to different SKU and package sizes
• May operate Stretch Wrap machine and operate the computerized Pallet Tag machine
• Unload of product from the Palletizing machines, or loading the product directly into trailers using Radio Frequency (RF) Tablet
• Scan the product while safely stacking product in the Warehouse bin locations

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment
• Technical, mechanical aptitude for initial basic troubleshooting
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs., stand on feet for prolonged periods of time and climb stairs as needed
• Weekend work will be required, including some holidays as scheduled to support customer demand
• Equipment noise is elevated requiring the use of hearing protection
• Seasonal temperatures can be expected

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

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.