Production Operator

Coca-Cola; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Production Operator in the United States to manufacture products per specification and meet GMP standards. You will operate machinery safely, perform cleaning and sanitation, and document all activities during shifts.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, handling product changes, maintaining equipment, and conducting quality inspections. Candidates should have a High School Diploma, 2+ years' experience, and proficiency with MS Office and SAP Inventory

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; associates or certification a plus.
• 2+ years relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and SAP Inventory Management.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Able to read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery safely and efficiently to produce quality products.
• Troubleshoot equipment and implement adjustments.
• Manage product, packaging, and code changes accurately.
• Maintain equipment via work orders and maintenance updates.
• Perform CIP/COP cleaning and routine sanitation.
• Report safety issues and keep equipment and area safe.
• Conduct quality inspections of materials and finished goods.
• Identify out-of-spec conditions and assist corrective actions.
• Participate in training, pre-shift meetings, and audits.
• Document all shift activities accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree

Certification

Tools

MS Office

SAP Inventory Management

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Production Operator is responsible for manufacturing products per specification. The Operator must perform cleaning and sanitation requirements to meet Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards.

What You'll Do for Us

• Daily operation of machinery safely and efficiently to produce top quality products
• Troubleshoot machinery
• Responsible for proper and accurate product/package/code changes
• Maintain equipment per manufacturers and internal specifications by ensuring the completion of creating work orders and integrating into the maintenance team during rebuilds and supplementary repairs
• Perform all Operator CIP/COP duties and surface foaming with mechanical cleaning for all other areas
• Report and/or correct safety issues. Maintain proper safety conditions of equipment and surroundings
• Perform quality inspections on materials and finished product. Quality checks to include, codes, seals and weights
• If out of specification conditions are observed, notify responsible personnel and assist in resolution as appropriate
• Follow procedures for Isolating hold product or defective material
• Participation in training and qualifying associates, pre-shift meetings, team assignments and audits
• Complete and accurately document all activities during shift
• Comply with all standard safety practices, safety rules, and GMP rules and policies
• Report and/or correct safety issues
• Maintain proper safety conditions of equipment and surroundings
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School Diploma required. Some advanced educational training is a plus (Associates, Certification, etc.)
• 2 (+) years of relevant work experience
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel and be capable of learning SAP Inventory Management
• Candidates must be detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills
• Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend English
• Solid interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast- paced, stressful environment with minimum supervision
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends and/or holidays as required

Technical Skills

• Business Etiquette: Ability to communicate with others, via telephone or in person, in a professional and helpful manner while simultaneously building credibility and rapport. This includes the ability to understand, be diplomatic and tactful, demonstrate appropriate behavior in social situations and maintain composure in negative circumstances in order to achieve results.
• Database and System Knowledge: The knowledge and skills required to access and collect data via Company-approved databases or the Internet. This includes the ability to complete electronic forms, produce accurate reports, conduct investigative research, explain data and communicate results. This includes maintaining current knowledge and keeping up with new releases.
• Safety Procedures: Knowledge of and ability to proactively recognize and report safety issues or incidences and maintain a clean, safe work environment (e.g., customer safety, keeping work aisles clear, sanitary health practices, proper placement of tools and machinery, etc.)

What We Can Do for You

Iconic & Innovative Brands: Our portfolio represents over 250 products with some of the most popular brands in the world, including Coca-Cola, Simply, Fairlife & Topo Chico.

Expansive & Diverse Customers: We work with a diversified group of customers which range from retail & grocery outlets, theme parks, movie theatres, restaurants, and many more each day.

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: 42,500 - 57,500 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:
Apopka

Travel Required:
00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:
No

Job Posting End Date:
November 1, 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