Production Technician (2nd shift, $26.96/HR)

Coca-Cola; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in Allentown, PA is seeking a Production Technician to support beverage manufacturing. You will perform equipment setup, filling, labeling, and recordkeeping within the Coca-Cola Quality System to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

The role requires at least 1 year of light industrial experience, ability to operate manufacturing equipment, and basic math and reading skills. Shift is Mon-Fri 2pm-10:30pm with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 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 per Coca-Cola Quality System.
• Maintain equipment and work areas per GMP policies to ensure product quality.
• Move raw materials and finished goods using forklifts or warehouse equipment.
• Inspect production areas for safety, policies, and GMP standards.
• Record production yields, scrap, and material usage variances.
• Conduct microbiological testing of ingredients, water, and finished products.

Skills

Basic math

Reading comprehension

Operating equipment

Education

High school diploma

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: November 29, 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.