Production Technician (2nd shift $26.96/HR)

Coca-Cola; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in Allentown, PA is seeking a Production Technician to support beverage manufacturing. You will perform production tasks, operate equipment, and ensure quality and sanitation in a GMP environment.

This is a bargaining union position represented by Local 773. The shift runs Mon-Fri 2pm–10:30pm with overtime; reliable attendance and ability to work with minimal supervision are essential.

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.
• Maintain manufacturing equipment and work areas per GMP policies.
• Move raw materials and finished goods using forklifts or warehouse equipment.
• Inspect production, warehouse, and service areas for safety and GMP compliance.
• Implement and maintain the Coca-Cola Quality System to meet 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 and support business objectives.
• Identify and report non-compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Basic math skills

Reading comprehension

Education

High School Diploma/General Education or equivalent

Tools

Manufacturing equipment operation

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.

Position-Related Duties and Key Responsibilities

• This is a bargaining union position - represented by Local 773, International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
• 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 - 10:30pmOvertime - 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.

Skills:

• 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 life 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.