Production Operator - Packaging; Day Shift

Position: Production Operator - Packaging (Day Shift)
## Production Operator
- Packaging (Day Shift)
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US - FL
- Auburndale:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R-148653
** 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…