Why you will love Coca-Cola UNITED?

About us:

• Privately owned and operated with 100 years of historical strength and stability
• Dedicated to supporting internal career growth through on job training, learning and opportunity for career advancement
• Excellent Benefits Package to include:
• Annual vacation with pay upon completion of each successive year of service – max 5 weeks
• Medical Coverage through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
• Dental Coverage through Delta Dental
• Company paid life insurance ($20,000 employee, $5,000 spouse, $1,000 child coverages)
• Short Term Disability
• Sick Days – Employees with 90 days of seniority as of each July 10, eligible for 5 days of leave per contract year
• Retirement Plan through Southern States Savings & Retirement Plan Trust Fund
• 401k Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more)
• Paid weekly
• Home every night
• Fast paced environment promotes a healthy lifestyle

Job Description

The Production Operator III is responsible for producing quality product while running continuous motion packaging, filling, and palletizing equipment efficiently and safely by performing the following duties and the ability to lead production work team.

What your day will look like:

• Operate and perform intermediate troubleshooting on equipment
• Identify and resolve line bottlenecks; be able to effectively communicate equipment issues to maintenance personnel
• Perform product change over without assistance
• Perform package change over without assistance on multiple pieces of equipment
• Be capable of operating equipment on multiple package platforms 
• Communicate effectively using radio devices in the shop 
• Prepare quality check sheets and conduct pre-production checklists
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in accordance with ISO GMP standards
• Proficient and effective use of shop floor data management systems

What you need to succeed:

• Minimum age 18 years old
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies
• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job
• Ability to read, write and speak English 
• Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance within Company guidelines
• Ability to maintain safety and security of Company assets
• Ability to utilize all Company provided resources and technology
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 12 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or flexible schedule as required
• Effective leadership skills and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with all functional team members
• Ability to maintain quality standards
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate effectively
• The ability to lift 50 pounds as needed
• Ability to climb 10 – 12 ft ladder
• Repeated standing and frequent walking
• Continuous exposure to noise
• Frequent exposure to water