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

The Coca-Cola Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Production Technician to support beverage manufacturing on the production floor in a multi-shift environment. You will operate and maintain filler/packaging equipment, load materials, and ensure product quality with proper seals and labeling.

Responsibilities include material handling, data recording, and occasional rework of damaged containers, with emphasis on safety and adherence to QMS/EMS/SMS/FSMS standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of 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 and maintain filling/packaging equipment.
• Load packages and containers onto machines.
• Supply line with raw materials as needed.
• Check for proper filling, seals and damaged product.
• Move filled containers to storage and record output.
• Rework damaged containers and clean equipment between flavors.
• Perform preventive maintenance and clear jams on machines.
• Forklift operations and inspections.
• Comply with QMS/EMS/SMS/FSMS requirements.

Skills

Machine operation

Pallet jack operation

Production experience

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack handling

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.

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.