Production Worker

Production Worker

Coca-Cola, with its many brands, has been recognized and enjoyed by people around the world for over a century. Founded in 1956, Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country is a family owned, regional Bottler serving portions of Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.

Every day we honor our core values of Honesty, Integrity, Trust, and Respect through encouraging our team members to develop, grow and serve. Together we become more effective and productive in life and work.

Refresh your career and join us in refreshing the world!

Hourly pay for the Production Worker role is $19.00 per hour. Robust benefits package including 100% paid employee health, dental and vision options! 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance for Employees 401K With Employer Match Product Discounts Much more!

What will you do as a Production Worker?

As a part of the Production Team, the Production Worker is responsible for operating various pieces of equipment in order to produce Coca-Cola products. This position is also responsible for general duties involving physical handling of product, materials, supplies and equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor equipment in an efficient manner and replenish materials as needed.
• Transport raw materials, full goods and/or finished goods to designated area.
• Set up machinery ensuring all production materials are available.
• Visually inspect production run and document results.
• Determine and report malfunctions to appropriate parties.
• Responsible for meeting productivity requirements.
• Complete required paperwork as directed.
• Analyze production line to identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Responsible for the prevention of widespread breakdown in production.
• Adhere to good manufacturing practices and safety standards.
• Watch for potential problems on the production line.
• Maintain awareness of the schedule and materials needed for the efficient operation of equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of production area and keep all work areas clean through good housekeeping to include but not limited to: sweeping and mopping when necessary, recycling/destroying defective finished goods, proper shut off procedures for equipment at end of day.
• Operate forklifts in a safe manner.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
• Conform with all safety rules and use all appropriate safety equipment

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to operate manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to operate a manual / powered pallet jack or lift product.
• Hearing and eyesight, with or without correction, sufficient to perform essential functions of the job.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be detail oriented, dependable, and responsible.
• Adaptability Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Communication Ability to effectively, clearly and concisely communicate verbally to both co-workers and customers.
• Decision Making Display willingness to make critical decisions while following company practices.
• Delegation Ability to delegate work, give authority to work independently, set expectations and monitor delegated activities.
• Enthusiasm Ability to bring energy to the day to day as well as long-term tasks and plans.
• Judgment Display willingness to make timely decisions and exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
• Leadership Ability to inspire and motivate others to perform well; accept feedback.
• Planning & Organizing Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently and develop realistic action plans.
• Reliability Demonstrate regular attendance and availability to staff and management.
• Quality Management Demonstrate commitment to improve and promote quality in all operating areas.
• Safety & Security Promote and personally observe safety and security procedures and use equipment and materials properly.
• Honesty, Integrity, Trust & Respect Must be seen as truthful and credible and exhibit respectful behavior in all actions representing the company.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-2 years of general work experience.
• Prior warehouse/production/equipment service experience preferred.
• Forklift certification is a plus.
• Training Requirements
• Continuing education to maintain certification and a current working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• New Hire Orientation
• Company's Inter-Active Safety Training
• Allergen Awareness Training
• Diversity and Harassment Training
• GMP, ISO, and Food Safety/FMSA Training

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. repetitively.
• Intermittent physical activity including bending, twisting, reaching, and prolonged periods of standing.
• Exposure to high noise levels and fast-moving equipment.
• Working hours vary daily and include overtime and occasional weekends.
• Work involves walking, talking and hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus when using computer terminal or working on small components.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time while working on equipment.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Hearing protection dependent on specified areas.
• Hard hat Hazardous Material Suit for Battery Acid
• Face shield and gloves mandatory while filling CO2.
• Hair nets if working on open container end of the lines.
• High visibility clothing, steel/ceramic toed shoes with non-slip soles.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment can be moderately noisy due to manufacturing and/or warehousing equipment in operation.
• Some areas are slippery due to the production process.
• Warehouse area has heavy forklift travel.

This job description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

Coca-Cola Bottling Company High country is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, requires pre-employment drug testing for all applicable positions and adheres to an Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace.