Production Operator I Packaging - Days

The Coca-Cola Company; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in Auburndale, FL is seeking a Packaging Operator to run and maintain automated packaging lines, support changeovers, and uphold quality in a fast-paced beverage facility.

You will operate case packers and palletizers, perform line changeovers, inspect materials, and report production data while adhering to safety and forklift protocols. This role demands mechanical aptitude and teamwork in a 12-hour shift schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Ability to work safely and reliably in teamwork.
• Experience operating automated production or packaging equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of machine sequencing.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• English reading and safety guideline comprehension.
• Valid forklift certification.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts with overtime.

Responsibilities

• Execute packaging operations to maintain line performance and quality.
• Set up and monitor automated packaging equipment including case packers and palletizers.
• Perform changeovers for different package sizes and product specs.
• Conduct visual inspections and quality checks on materials and finished goods.
• Complete package integrity testing and escalate defects as needed.
• Assist material handling with pallets and stretch-wrap adjustments.
• Maintain accurate production reporting on systems and interfaces.
• Identify equipment anomalies and troubleshoot with maintenance.
• Clean and sanitize lines and dispose of waste per safety standards.
• Adhere to lock-out/tag-out procedures and safety practices.

Skills

Packaging operations

Equipment operation

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Case packers

Palletizers

Conveyors

Programmable logic controllers

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 12-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.