Production Technician/Machine Operator (2nd Shift, Forklift exp a PLUS)

The Coca-Cola Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Production Technician to support manufacturing processes for beverages on the production floor. This role requires operating and maintaining packaging and filling equipment, while ensuring quality and safety standards.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and 2 years of light industrial experience with prior machine operating exposure; forklift/pallet jack skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years light industrial work experience.
• Prior machine operating and production experience required.
• Ability to operate a manual/powered pallet jack or lift product is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Operate, manage, and maintain Filler/Packaging/Box-forming/Palletizing Equipment.
• Load packages onto machines.
• Supply line with raw materials needed.
• Check for proper filling, seals, damaged product.
• Move filled containers to storage.
• Record statistical data and number of containers filled.
• Rework damaged containers or pour up waste syrup.
• Wash equipment between flavors and clean and sanitize equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and clear jams on machines as needed.
• Forklift operations/inspections.
• Full compliance with QMS, EMS, SMS and FSMS requirements.

Skills

Machine operation

Production experience

Safety awareness

Forklift awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Job description

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.

Function Related Activities And Key Responsibilities

• Operate, manage, maintain Filler/Packaging/Box-forming/Palletizing Equipment
• Load packages, containers onto machines
• Supply line with raw materials needed
• Check for proper filling, seals, damaged product
• Move filled containers/packages to storage
• Records statistical data and number of containers filled
• Rework product if damaged containers (leakers) or pour up waste syrup
• Wash equipment between flavors and clean and sanitize equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance and clear jams on machines as needed
• Forklift operations/inspections
• Full compliance with Quality Management System (QMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), Safety Management System (SMS) and Food Safety Management System (FSMS) requirements.

Education And Qualifications

• High School, General Education
• Minimum 2 Years light Industrial work experience
• Prior Machine Operating, Production experience required
• Ability to operate a manual/powered pallet jack or lift product is highly desired

Job Location and Work Conditions:

Work is performed mostly on production floor. Work is of repetitive nature and requires exposure to moderate noise levels, confined spaces, working around moving equipment, wetness, fumes; hazardous chemicals. Associates subject to extreme heat and cold. This is a multi-shift operation.