Operator Manufacturing IV

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated; Highland Springs (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Competitive Benefits

Purpose-Driven

Professional Development

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated in Sandston, VA is hiring an Operator Manufacturing IV. The role sets up, operates, and maintains production lines, troubleshoots issues, and leads peers on the line to ensure high-quality output. Weekend shifts may be required; safety and quality standards are emphasized.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years of relevant experience. The position offers stability, on-site work, and a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Technical, mechanical aptitude for basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to lead peers and take on leadership responsibilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment and follow standardized work.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-operation activities to ensure startup.
• Operates and monitors equipment; conducts setup and changeover; inspects parts and adjusts as needed.
• Performs scheduled quality assurance tests and communicates results to ensure high quality production.
• Keeps production areas clean and sanitised.
• Provides training to new associates and leads peers on the line.
• May operate palletizing and stretch wrap machines and pallet tag equipment.
• Unloads and loads products, using RF tablets, and scans products during safe stacking.
• Supports warehouse operations and maintains efficiency on the production line.

Skills

Technical/Mechanical aptitude

Leadership potential

Fast-paced environment

Lift 25 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Locations: Sandston

Pay Range: $23.40 - $25.20, depending on experience

Schedule: Mon. - Fri., 2:00p-10:30p, with occasional weekend shifts of up to 12 hours as business needs require.

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Benefits

• 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

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Job Overview

The Operator Manufacturing IV is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performing preventive maintenance on assigned machines. The Operator Manufacturing IV 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 following established procedures and guidelines and adjusting machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications, and in a timely fashion. The Operating Manufacturing IV also serves as a peer leader for their assigned production line.

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 following good manufacturing practices 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
• Provides training to new associates and leads peers on a production line by communicating tasks and giving instructions to ensure maximum quality and productivity
• May operate equipment including Palletizing machines (more than 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

• Technical, mechanical aptitude for initial basic troubleshooting
• Ability to lead peers and desire to take on greater levels of leadership responsibility in the future
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment
• 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.