Operator Manufacturing III - 3rd Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Benefits package

Professional development

Purpose-driven

Job summary

Coca-Cola Consolidated in Nashville is seeking a Line 1, Secondary Packaging (Case Packer) to set up, operate, and monitor packaging lines on a 3rd shift (10pm-6:30am, and occasional 6pm-6am on weekends).

The role requires a High school diploma or GED and 1–3 years of experience, strong mechanical aptitude, ability to lift 25 lbs, and a willingness to work weekends. You will perform setup, quality checks, and maintain safety protocols in a noisy, temperature-controlled production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of work experience or similar.
• Ability to work weekends to support customer demand.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate packaging equipment.
• Monitor production runs and perform adjustments to maintain quality.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and assist with changeovers as needed.
• Inspect parts and ensure timely, accurate packaging.
• Operate Palletizing and related equipment when required.
• Follow GMP and safety guidelines to minimize waste.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Mechanical aptitude

Lift 25 lbs

Weekend work

Hearing protection

Seasonal temperatures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Locations: Nashville

Line 1, Secondary Packaging (Case Packer)

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

Schedule: 3rd Shift, 10pm - 6:30am, Monday - Friday, and 6pm -6am, every 3rd Sat/Sun.

Requisition ID: 270570

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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.