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

Coca-Cola; Kentucky; On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a production operator for our Columbus site. You will operate and maintain filler, packaging, box-forming, and palletizing equipment on the production floor. You will load materials, monitor quality, and move finished containers to storage while recording production data.

Work is multi-shift, with exposure to noise, heat, cold, and chemicals. You must be authorized to work in the United States, and the role requires adherence to QMS, EMS, SMS and FSMS standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years of light industrial work experience.
• Experience operating machines on production lines.
• Ability to operate a manual/powered pallet jack or lift product is desired.

Responsibilities

• Operate, manage, maintain filler/packaging/box-forming/palletizing equipment.
• Load packages and containers onto machines.
• Supply line with required raw materials.
• Check filling, seals, and for damaged products.
• Move finished containers to storage and record production data.
• Perform preventative maintenance and clear jams as needed.
• Wash and sanitize equipment between flavors.
• Forklift operations and inspections.
• Comply with QMS, EMS, SMS and FSMS requirements.

Skills

Machine operation

Production line

Quality checks

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

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!

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.

The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Pay Range

United States: 50,357 - 61,547 USD

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Location(s)

United States of America City/Cities: Columbus

Travel Required

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided

No

Job Posting End Date

September 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.