Production/Machine Operator (3rd Shift, Forklift Exp. PLUS)

Coca-Cola Co; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in Columbus, OH is hiring a Production Technician for the 3rd shift with forklift experience to operate filler, packaging, and box-forming equipment. You will load packages, supply lines with raw materials, check fills and seals, and move containers to storage.

You will record data and maintain sanitation and safety standards on the line. Responsibilities include reworking damaged product, performing basic maintenance, and ensuring compliance with QMS, EMS, SMS, and FSMS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or preferred.
• 0 - 1 year of General Work Experience
• Prior Warehouse experience useful
• Ability to operate a manual/powered pallet jack or lift product is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate Filler/Packaging/Box-forming/Palletizing Equipment.
• Load packages, containers onto machines.
• Supply line with raw materials needed.
• Check for proper filling, seals, damaged product.
• Move filled containers/packages to storage.
• Record data and number of containers filled.
• Rework product if damaged or waste syrup.
• Wash equipment between flavors and sanitize equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and clear jams on machines as needed.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Pallet Jack

Packaging & Box-forming

Quality & Safety Compliance

Inventory/Materials Handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

## Production/Machine Operator (3rd Shift, Forklift Exp. PLUS)Apply: US - OH - Columbus: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-145232**Job Description Summary:**Our vision is loved brands, done sustainably, for a better shared future. Our manufacturing teams are dedicated to bringing our brands to life and creating value for our customers, big and small. It’s an extremely exciting time to work in The Coca-Cola Company’s Flagship Market - Coca-Cola North America!It’s an exciting time to work in The Coca-Cola Company’s flagship market. We’re accelerating our momentum as the fastest-growing large consumer goods company in North America by putting people at the heart of our business and everything we do!As the **Production Technician**, you will perform position-related tasks in the manufacturing of our beverages.**Function Related Activities and Key Responsibilities*** Operate Filler/Packaging/Box-forming/Palletizing Equipment* Load packages, containers onto machines* Supply line with raw materials needed* Check for proper filling, seals, damaged product* Move filled containers/packages to storage* Records statistical data and number of containers filled* Rework product if damaged containers (leakers) or pour up waste syrup* Wash equipment between flavors and clean and sanitize equipment* Perform preventative maintenance and clear jams on machines as needed* Handle materials and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs* Forklift operations/inspections* Full compliance with Quality Management System (QMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), Safety Management System (SMS) and Food Safety Management System (FSMS) requirements.**Education and Qualifications*** High School Diploma or GED Preferred* 0 - 1 year of General Work Experience* Prior Warehouse experience useful* Ability to operate a manual/powered pallet jack or lift product is preferred.**Job Location and Work Conditions:**Work is performed mostly on production floor. Work is of repetitive nature and requires exposure to moderate noise levels, confined spaces, working around moving equipment, wetness, fumes; hazardous chemicals. Associates subject to extreme heat and cold. This is a multi-shift operation.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.**Skills:****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:**Columbus**Travel Required:**00% - 25%**Relocation Provided:**No**Job Posting End Date:**November 29, 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.