Production Technician 1st Shift

Job Description Summary

Our commitment to exceeding our customer's expectations for creating refreshing, high‑quality, and safe products manufactured in a sustainable way is central to The Coca‑Cola Company's philosophy. As a Production Operator III, you will bring your knowledge and experience to conduct a variety of tasks that are part of the production process in one of our world‑class manufacturing facilities. We are looking for individuals with attention to detail who enjoy working in a team environment.

• Follow manufacturing procedures and guidelines to conduct a variety of tasks which are part of the production process, which can include loading materials into production machines, removing packs, and sorting raw materials or finished products.
• Collect and dispose of garbage and production waste; clean production equipment and work areas.
• Be accountable for the set‑up, operation, and troubleshooting of equipment, including mechanical and programmable controls, and complete the necessary filler, conveyor, and palletizer adjustments for changeovers.
• Visually inspect all incoming materials and outgoing products and make minor adjustments as needed.
• Perform and evaluate package integrity tests.
• Assist forklift drivers with lower‑level problems with pallets, slip sheets, and/or stretch wrappers.
• Identify non‑conforming product such as poorly glued boxes, improper codes, and/or labels.
• Identify and report product or machine problems to production, maintenance, and/or warehouse personnel using plant intercoms or 2‑way radios.
• Monitor computer terminals and OIT screens.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to understand and communicate instructions in English with experience in a manufacturing/food production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to exceed performance expectations, especially in categories of attendance, safety, and teamwork.
• Must be familiar with and able to run automated equipment, including fillers, palletizers, and operating casing equipment.
• Must have a high mechanical aptitude to sequence equipment for proper start‑up and shutdown, understanding machinery and conveyor controls.
• Ability to do repetitive stooping, lift 50 pounds, bend, and stand while operating equipment.
• Must possess a valid forklift license and be able to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Must be able to work an eight‑hour shift with overtime and/or extended hours as required and work any shift as directed.

• Experience:
  
  A career with a global organization that gives you limitless growth opportunities.
• Benefits: A full benefits package that starts on day one of employment.
• Learning & Development:
  The ability to learn manufacturing processes from a leader in the industry.

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.

• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• English Language
• Forklift License
• Machine Operations
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Troubleshooting
• Writing

United States of America: 39,000 USD – 61,000 USD

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

United States of America – City/Cities:
Atlanta

0% – 25%

No

July 23, 2026

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.