Production Operator - Packaging (Day Shift)

Coca-Cola; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; 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 help deliver beverages to consumers with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will operate case packers, palletizers, and related systems, perform timely changeovers, and monitor product labeling and integrity while adhering to strict food safety standards. Applicants should be prepared for 12-hour shifts, overtime, and safe forklift operation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely and reliably with quality performance.
• Experience operating automated production or packaging equipment, including mechanical and control systems.
• High mechanical aptitude and ability to understand machine sequencing and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Execute packaging operations according to manufacturing standards to maintain line performance and quality.
• Set up, operate, and monitor automated packaging equipment such as case packers and palletizers.
• Perform changeovers by adjusting conveyors and PLCs for different package sizes and specs.
• Conduct visual inspections and quality checks to ensure product integrity and labeling compliance.
• Maintain accurate reporting and assist with material handling and production data entry.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

English communication

Safety-focused

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Packaging equipment

Job description

Job Description Summary:

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.

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

November 17, 2026

Visa Sponsorship

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.

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