Production Processing Technician $25 69
0101 coca-cola north america
📍 us - pennsylvania - allentown united states🕐 1mo ago🔗 workday
Job Description
**Job Description Summary:**
At The Coca‑Cola Company, we are committed to creating beverages that refresh the world every day. Our manufacturing teams ensure product quality, safety, and efficiency at every stage of production. As a Production Technician in our Allentown, PA facility, you will keep operations running smoothly by operating equipment, performing quality checks, and maintaining a clean, safe environment. This hands‑on role is essential to delivering the trusted products consumers love while supporting our reputation for excellence and innovation.
This is a bargaining union position - represented by Local 773, International Brotherhood of Teamsters
**What You’ll Do for Us**
* Operate production equipment in accordance with established safety guidelines, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and standard operating procedures to deliver consistent, high-quality products.
* Perform in‑process quality testing to validate product specifications and troubleshoot technical issues throughout the production cycle to minimize downtime and ensure accuracy.
* Maintain and clean manufacturing equipment and work areas, including tanks, piping, conveyors, and ancillary systems, in alignment with company GMP standards and sanitation requirements.
* Support material flow by loading raw materials, staging components, and moving finished products in and out of production lines using forklifts or other material-handling equipment.
* Conduct inspections of production and warehouse areas to confirm safety protocols and operating policies are followed consistently.
* Collect and record accurate data on production yields, material variances, and process metrics to maintain clear documentation and compliance with Coca‑Cola Quality System requirements.
* Assist in preventive maintenance activities by identifying potential equipment issues and escalating concerns to maintenance teams as appropriate.
* Collaborate effectively with peers across shifts and functions, sharing information to resolve issues quickly and maintain smooth production flows.
* Apply problem‑solving skills to identify process deviations and ensure corrective actions are implemented without compromising safety or product quality.
* Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by recognizing opportunities to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and reliability in daily operations.
**Requirements & Qualifications**
* High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience
* 2+ years of experience in manufacturing and/or warehouse operations preferred.
* Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and rotating shifts when needed.
* Proven track record of punctuality, structured work habits, and commitment to workplace safety.
* Strong prioritization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
* Working knowledge of production systems and warehouse operations, including safe forklift operation and basic material handling.
* Capability to lift and move objects up to 55 lbs. and perform physical tasks associated with a production environment.
* Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to identify and address equipment issues or escalate appropriately.
* Familiarity with data entry, recordkeeping, and production documentation processes.
* Effective communication and teamwork skills, with a demonstrated ability to work across functional teams in a unionized environment.
**What We’ll Do for You**
* Provide robust opportunities for learning and skill advancement in modern manufacturing operations, including exposure to automation and digital tools.
* Connect with a team that values collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement as fundamental to success.
* Offer a role that directly contributes to delivering high-quality beverages for millions of consumers worldwide, leveraging world-class production standards.
* Support your professional growth by fostering an environment that embraces innovation, accountability, and operational excellence.
**Skills:**
**Location(s):**
United States of America
**City/Cities:**
Allentown
**Travel Required:**
00% - 25%
**Relocation Provided:**
No
**Job Posting End Date:**
August 17, 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](https://www.coca-colacompany.com/company/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.