Production Technician (2nd shift $26.96/HR)

0101 Coca-Cola North America; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Production Technician for its Allentown site. The role supports beverage manufacturing, including equipment setup, filling, labeling and recordkeeping in line with the Coca‑Cola Quality System. You will move materials, inspect areas for GMP compliance, and help maintain documentation.

Compensation reflects a full-time, unionized production environment with a shift from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM and potential overtime as business needs require.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, General Education or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 1 year light industrial experience.
• Prior Production / manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to operate manufacturing equipment.
• Basic math skills and reading comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Perform production tasks including equipment setup, filling, labeling, and recordkeeping in accordance with the Coca‑Cola Quality System to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Move raw materials and finished goods using forklifts or warehouse equipment to support production and shipping operations.
• Inspect production, warehouse, and service areas to ensure compliance with safety, operating policies, and GMP standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation and retain records related to policy and procedure compliance.

Skills

Basic math

Reading comprehension

Equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Manufacturing equipment

Job description

Job Description Summary: The Coca-Cola Company. Our vision is loved brands, done sustainably, for a better shared future. 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 a Production Technician, you will complete and support various tasks associated with the manufacturing process of our beverages. *This is a bargaining union position - represented by Local 773, International Brotherhood of Teamsters.

Position-Related Duties and Key Responsibilities

Perform production tasks including equipment setup, filling, labeling, and recordkeeping in accordance with the Coca‑Cola Quality System to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction. Maintain manufacturing equipment and work areas (e.g., cleaning and sanitizing tanks and piping, maintaining conveyors, loading raw materials) according to GMP policies to ensure product quality. Move raw materials and finished goods using forklifts or warehouse equipment to support production and shipping operations. Inspect production, warehouse, and service areas to ensure compliance with safety, operating policies, and GMP standards. Implement and maintain the Coca‑Cola Quality System to meet company product quality requirements. Calculate and record production yields, scrap, and material usage variances. Conduct microbiological testing of ingredients, water, and finished products, and perform ingredient receiving and trailer inspections. Communicate with team members to address product or service issues, solve problems, and support business objectives. Identify and report non‑compliance with company policies and procedures. Maintain accurate documentation and retain records related to policy and procedure compliance.

Shift is Mon‑Fri 2pm – 10:30pm Overtime – Daily overtime may also be required in 4 hour increments. Extra day of work will also be required when business dictates.

Education and Additional Requirements

High School Diploma, General Education or equivalent work experience Minimum 1 year light industrial experience Prior production / manufacturing experience preferred. Ability to operate manufacturing equipment. Basic math skills and reading comprehension.

Location(s): United States of America City/Cities: Allentown Travel Required: 00% - 25% Relocation Provided: No

Job Posting End Date: October 30, 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 live in your next role at Coca‑Cola. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

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