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Manufacturing Operator

The Coca-Cola Company
Atlanta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/30/2026
We are a world-class leader in the products we serve because of strong product quality, standards, and our progressive view on innovation in both drinks and packaging. If you are looking for an opportunity to expand your knowledge as a Production Operator while growing your career at a world-class organization, then The Coca-Cola Company is the place for you. In this position you’ll be on the front lines of our success and we’re looking for candidates with prior production experience that have a keen eye for details and take great pride in the quality of their work.

What You’ll Do For Us

  • Prepares beverage & beverage base batches based on lab sheets shared by developers within the expected quality and time and prepares consumables & finished goods for production/shipment.
  • Analyzes basic beverage parameters i.e., brix, acidity, pH, carbonation, and taste.
  • Monitors processes to support the production parameters within specifications and checks microbiological conditions of equipment and takes corrective actions.
  • Interacts with the Product Developers to clarify production processes and to inform of non-conformities.
  • Provides guidance, expertise and training in selected pilot plant equipment and develops ability on specific equipment.
  • Works directly with cross-departmental personnel and management to problem-solve to ensure maximum production efficiencies.
  • Works as the primary Trainer for new employees leading training classes covering policies, processes, standard work, lean tools and new/revised systems requirements.
  • Implements the plant reliability strategy by facilitating exercises, tracking performance, keeping data and records and reporting status of various reliability programs.
  • Manages documentation and records in order to ensure that they are complete, current, secure and easily retrievable.
  • Reviews and updates existing standards, specifications or requirements in order to follow changes in regulatory and customer requirements, and to support new product development.

Qualification & Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent is needed with a bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 2-5 years of successful experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Must be proficient in understanding, monitoring, and acknowledging machine malfunction alarms with the ability to manage solutions efficiently and effectively.
  • Must have a working knowledge of beverage applications & basic parameters, knowledge of principles industrial food hygiene and an understanding of ERP environment.
  • Competency in brix/acidity/pH/CO2 analysis is ideal.
  • Forklift and Hi-Lift certified or ability to become certified in a reasonable time frame
  • Must have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work efficiently under stressful situations
  • Must be able to use computers and associated software programs, such as Microsoft Office, One Note, SAP, Infinity Quality System.

What We Can Do For You

  • Inclusive Culture: We have an incredibly diverse network of employees, partners and operating environments around the globe.  
  • Benefits: A full benefits package that starts on day one of employment 
  • Learning Culture: Access to resources such as Coke University, LinkedIn Learning and management programs that give you the resources to continually develop your skills and knowledge. 

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, Group Problem Solving, Machine Operations, Mathematics, Mechanical Aptitude, Writing

Pay Range

United States of America: 72,000 USD - 98,000 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(s):

United States of America

City/Cities

Atlanta

Travel Required

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date

August 6, 2026

Our Purpose And Growth Culture

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. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

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. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

Pay Range:United States of America: 0 USD - 0 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.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:7.5

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Long-term Incentive Reference Value Percentage:0 - 20

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