Production Operator - Packaging

Job Description Summary: At The Coca‑Cola Company, we refresh the world and make a difference. Our packaging teams ensure that every product leaving our Auburndale, FL facility meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and sustainability. As a Packaging Operator, you’ll operate and maintain automated equipment, support production changeovers, and help deliver the beverages consumers enjoy every day. We’re looking for detail‑oriented, mechanically skilled team players who thrive in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. What You’ll Do for Us Execute packaging operations according to established manufacturing standards to maintain consistent line performance and quality outputs. Set up, operate, and monitor automated packaging equipment including case packers, palletizers, and related systems to ensure reliable and efficient performance. Perform timely changeovers by adjusting conveyors, guides, and programmable logic controls for different package sizes and product specifications. Conduct visual inspections and quality checks on materials and finished goods to ensure compliance with product integrity and labeling requirements. Complete package integrity testing and monitor for defects such as misapplied closures, incorrect codes, or damaged containers, escalating issues as needed. Assist material handling by supporting forklift drivers with pallet and stretch‑wrapper adjustments and resolving lower‑level material flow challenges. Maintain accurate reporting through data entry on production systems, terminals, and operator interface screens during operations and changeovers. Identify equipment anomalies or process deviations, troubleshoot to minimize downtime, and partner with maintenance and production teams to resolve recurring issues. Clean and sanitize production lines and work areas to uphold food safety and environmental standards, including proper disposal of production waste. Adhere to all safety practices, lock‑out/tag‑out protocols, and standard operating procedures to ensure a safe production environment. Requirements & Qualifications High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience. 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or food production environment. Demonstrated ability to work safely and exceed expectations in reliability, teamwork, and quality performance. Experience operating and maintaining automated production or packaging equipment, including mechanical and control systems. High mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand machine sequencing, programmable controls, and troubleshooting processes. Physical capability to perform repetitive lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, reaching, and standing for extended periods. Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and communicating technical instructions and safety guidelines in English. Valid forklift certification with the ability to safely operate forklift equipment in a production environment. Availability to work an 12‑hour shift schedule, including overtime and flexible shifts as business needs require. Comfort using production data systems and human‑machine interface tools for monitoring and reporting purposes. What We’ll Do for You Provide hands‑on experience with state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing technology in a facility committed to operational excellence. Offer skill‑building opportunities through cross‑training in packaging systems, safety protocols, and quality testing techniques. Enable career growth through exposure to digital tools, continuous improvement processes, and sustainable production practices. Support your development in a team culture that values collaboration, innovation, and accountability. Compensation & Benefits Pay Range: United States: 44,761 - 55,161 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 Location(s): United States of America City/Cities: Auburndale Travel Required: 00% - 25% Relocation Provided: No Application Deadline Job Posting End Date: November 8, 2026 Eligibility 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. Equal Opportunity Statement 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. Company Overview The Coca‑Cola Company is a global community of passionate employees who are refreshing the world and making a difference every day. Innovation has been at the heart of our story since 1886. It goes beyond new flavors and brands. Learn more about our system and how we’re making an impact. As a global organization, we seek opportunities to embrace and champion progress. Our careers span across functions and are globally connected to give you an unmatched career experience. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr 0101 Coca-Cola North America