Operator Manufacturing III - 1st Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Career growth

Job summary

Coca-Cola Consolidated in Charlotte, NC, is hiring an Operator Manufacturing III for 1st shift (Mon–Fri, 5am–3pm). You will set up, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot equipment while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The role requires basic mechanical aptitude, the ability to lift 25 lbs, and flexibility to work weekends/holidays as needed; you’ll contribute to preventing downtime and ensuring efficient production in a noisy, dynamic plant environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of related work experience preferred.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.
• Lift at least 25 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Weekend work and some holidays may be required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on assigned machines.
• Inspect parts and make adjustments or tool changes to maintain quality.
• Assist with setup and operation of production equipment following procedures.
• Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately and timely.
• Responsible for housekeeping and sanitation in production areas.

Skills

Fast-paced work

Mechanical aptitude

Lifting 25 lbs

Stand for long periods

Weekend availability

Hearing protection

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–3 years of work experience

Tools

RF Tablet

Palletizing machine

Stretch wrap machine

Pallet Tag machine

Job description

Locations: Charlotte

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

Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday - Friday, 5am - 3pm, weekends and holidays per business needs.

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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.