Relief Operator Manufacturing IV - 2nd Shift

Coca-Cola Consolidated; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,235 - 34,715; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Consolidated in Nashville is hiring an Operator Manufacturing IV to set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on assigned machines. You will inspect parts, adjust tooling as needed, and lead peers on the line to ensure quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities include training new associates, performing changeovers, palletizing, stretch wrap, RF tablet tasks, and safe handling of products in a noisy, temperature-controlled environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1 to 3 years of related work experience.
• Ability to work safely in a high-noise environment.
• Weekend work required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain production equipment.
• Inspect parts and adjust tooling to meet specs.
• Lead peers on the production line and train new associates.
• Handle palletizing, stretch wrap, and RF tablet operations.
• Unload/load product and scan during warehouse handling.
• Perform pre-operation activities and changeovers.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Leadership potential

Fast-paced environment

Lift 25 lbs

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Nashville

Pay Range: $23.40 - $25.20 per hour depending on experience

Schedule: 2nd Shift, Monday-Friday, 2:00pm - 10:30pm, mandatory weekends when needed.

Job Overview

The Operator Manufacturing IV is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performing preventive maintenance on assigned machines. The Operator Manufacturing IV also inspects parts and makes adjustments or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications. This position assists with setting up and operating production equipment following established procedures and guidelines, and adjusting machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications, and in a timely fashion. The Operator Manufacturing IV also serves as a peer leader for their assigned production line.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs necessary pre-operation activities on multiple pieces of equipment to ensure proper equipment startup and operation.
• Operates multiple pieces of equipment and monitors equipment during operation, performs setup and changeover, inspects parts, and makes adjustments or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications and minimize unplanned stops.
• Performs scheduled quality assurance tests following good manufacturing practices and communicates results with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials.
• Performs housekeeping activities and sanitations on production equipment.
• Provides training to new associates and leads peers on a production line by communicating tasks and giving instructions to ensure maximum quality and productivity.
• May operate equipment including palletizing machines (more than 2 machines) to maintain factory efficiency, changeover the machine to different SKU and package sizes.
• May operate stretch wrap machine and operate the computerized pallet tag machine.
• Unload product from the palletizing machines, or load the product directly into trailers using a radio frequency (RF) tablet.
• Scan the product while safely stacking product in the warehouse bin locations.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Technical, mechanical aptitude for initial basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to lead peers and desire to take on greater levels of leadership responsibility in the future.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑speed environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs., stand on feet for prolonged periods of time and climb stairs as needed.
• Weekend work will be required, including some holidays as scheduled to support customer demand.
• Equipment noise is elevated requiring the use of hearing protection.
• Seasonal temperatures can be expected.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge acquired through 1 to up to 3 years of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Work Environment

Noisy, wet, and extreme temperature environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.