Packaging Operator Nights

Coca-Cola HBC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Packaging Operator to run and maintain automated packaging lines at the Auburndale, FL facility. You will set up case packers, monitor conveyors, perform changeovers, and ensure product integrity through inspections and tests.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and 2+ years in manufacturing, with forklift certification and strong mechanical aptitude. The role includes overtime, safety protocols, and collaboration across maintenance and production

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years in manufacturing/food production.
• Ability to work safely and reliably in a team.
• Experience operating automated packaging equipment.
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for long periods.
• English reading/writing of technical instructions and safety guidelines.
• Valid forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Execute packaging operations to maintain line performance and quality.
• Set up and monitor automated packaging equipment (case packers, palletizers).
• Perform changeovers for different package sizes and product specs.
• Conduct visual inspections and quality checks for integrity and labeling.
• Complete package integrity tests and escalate defects.
• Support material handling and pallet/stock moves.
• Record data on production systems during operations.
• Identify equipment issues and coordinate with maintenance.
• Clean and sanitize lines and dispose of waste according to SOPs.
• Follow safety practices and lock-out/tag-out procedures.

Skills

Safety compliance

Mechanical aptitude

English reading proficiency

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

At The Coca‑Cola Company, we refresh the world and make a difference. Our packaging teams ensure that every product leaving our Auburndale, FL facility meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and sustainability. As a Packaging Operator, you'll operate and maintain automated equipment, support production changeovers, and help deliver the beverages consumers enjoy every day. We're looking for detail-oriented, mechanically skilled team players who thrive in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do for Us

• Execute packaging operations according to established manufacturing standards to maintain consistent line performance and quality outputs.
• Set up, operate, and monitor automated packaging equipment including case packers, palletizers, and related systems to ensure reliable and efficient performance.
• Perform timely changeovers by adjusting conveyors, guides, and programmable logic controls for different package sizes and product specifications.
• Conduct visual inspections and quality checks on materials and finished goods to ensure compliance with product integrity and labeling requirements.
• Complete package integrity testing and monitor for defects such as misapplied closures, incorrect codes, or damaged containers, escalating issues as needed.
• Assist material handling by supporting forklift drivers with pallet and stretch‑wrapper adjustments and resolving lower‑level material flow challenges.
• Maintain accurate reporting through data entry on production systems, terminals, and operator interface screens during operations and changeovers.
• Identify equipment anomalies or process deviations, troubleshoot to minimize downtime, and partner with maintenance and production teams to resolve recurring issues.
• Clean and sanitize production lines and work areas to uphold food safety and environmental standards, including proper disposal of production waste.
• Adhere to all safety practices, lock‑out/tag‑out protocols, and standard operating procedures to ensure a safe production environment.

Requirements & Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely and exceed expectations in reliability, teamwork, and quality performance.
• Experience operating and maintaining automated production or packaging equipment, including mechanical and control systems.
• High mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand machine sequencing, programmable controls, and troubleshooting processes.
• Physical capability to perform repetitive lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
• Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and communicating technical instructions and safety guidelines in English.
• Valid forklift certification with the ability to safely operate forklift equipment in a production environment.
• Availability to work an eight‑hour shift schedule, including overtime and flexible shifts as business needs require.
• Comfort using production data systems and human‑machine interface tools for monitoring and reporting purposes.

What We’ll Do for You

• Provide hands‑on experience with state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing technology in a facility committed to operational excellence.
• Offer skill‑building opportunities through cross‑training in packaging systems, safety protocols, and quality testing techniques.
• Enable career growth through exposure to digital tools, continuous improvement processes, and sustainable production practices.
• Support your development in a team culture that values collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

The Coca‑Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1‑B visa status and other employment‑based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis and must not require The Coca‑Cola Company’s sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Pay Range:

United States: 44,761 - 55,161 USD

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Auburndale

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

September 25, 2026

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.