Job Description Summary:
At The Coca‑Cola Company, we create beverages that refresh the world and bring people together. As a Blending Operator in our Auburndale facility, you’ll play a key role in turning raw ingredients into high-quality products that meet our exacting standards. This position is essential to delivering the quality and safety our consumers expect, working in a fast-paced environment where precision, teamwork, and attention to detail drive every batch.
What You’ll Do for Us
- Perform blending activities to convert raw materials into finished beverage products that meet quality specifications.
- Execute batching tasks, including equipment setup, cleanups, drum handling, drum dumping, and routine maintenance aligned to safe operating standards.
- Apply Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) by maintaining cleanliness of equipment, floors, walls, and production areas to support food-safe operations.
- Conduct visual inspections of incoming materials and blended product; identify non-conformances, apply minor adjustments, and document findings accurately.
- Complete all quality-related responsibilities according to standard procedures and approved work instructions.
- Operate multiple pieces of blending equipment, including high shear tanks, fluidor choppers, tote loaders, and conveyor systems; manage line inspections and document quality checks.
- Monitor and control blending processes through computer terminals and operator interface screens while maintaining adherence to safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout procedures.
- Safely operate forklifts as part of material handling activities required for production flows.
- Provide occasional coverage for other operators as needed to support seamless plant operations.
- Maintain accurate production records and comply with established performance, safety, and quality measures.
Requirements & Qualifications
- High school diploma GED or equivalent work experience
- Minimum prior experience as a production or blending operator in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Strong math competency and communication skills for accurate measurement and documentation.
- Demonstrated proficiency or ability to learn operator control panels and automated blending systems.
- Mechanical aptitude and understanding of machinery sequencing, including proper start-up and shutdown procedures.
- Ability to identify process issues or non-conforming products and apply corrective actions promptly.
- Comfortable performing repetitive tasks including lifting to 50 pounds, bending, stooping, and standing for extended periods.
- Availability to work 12-hour shifts, including overtime, in alignment with plant scheduling requirements.
What We’ll Do for You
- Enable hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art facility that prioritizes innovation and operational excellence.
- Support your growth through access to advanced manufacturing processes and robust on-the-job learning.
- Provide opportunities to contribute to Coca‑Cola’s global system while working on high-impact products consumed worldwide.
- Empower you with ongoing skill-building tha
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.
Skills:
Communication, Computer Literacy, English Language, Forklift License, Machine Operations, Mathematics, Mechanical Aptitude, Troubleshooting, Writing
Pay Range:
United States: 54,101 - 66,123 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:
Auburndale
Travel Required:
00% - 25%
Relocation Provided:
No
Job Posting End Date:
November 20, 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.
