Production Operator I Packaging - Days

The Coca-Cola Company; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Packaging Operator at its Auburndale, FL facility. You will operate and maintain automated packaging equipment, assist with changeovers, and help ensure product quality and labeling compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, 2+ years in manufacturing/food production, and forklift certification. A 12-hour shift schedule with overtime flexibility is required.

Qualifications

• Must have high mechanical aptitude and ability to understand and follow safety guidelines.
• Proficiency in reading and communicating technical instructions in English.
• Experience with manufacturing or packaging environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain automated packaging equipment to ensure line performance.
• Set up, monitor, and adjust packaging systems for different product sizes.
• Perform changeovers efficiently and with proper safety protocols.
• Conduct quality checks and ensure product integrity and labeling compliance.
• Report data and monitor production systems during operations.
• Troubleshoot equipment and coordinate with maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Maintain clean and sanitary production lines and work areas.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

English proficiency

Safety mindset

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift certification

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.