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Machine Operator

Company: Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc. | Location: Cleveland, Tennessee | Posted: Jul 01, 2026

Job Summary

Division: Tennessee Valley

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 6am - 4:30pm; Weekends and Overtime as Needed

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 Total Value Benefits Package to include:
  • Two weeks paid vacation within first year
  • Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan
  • Dental, vision, flex spending
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
  • Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
  • Paid maternity & paternity leave
  • Paid holiday & sick time
  • 401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
  • Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more)
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Fast paced environment promotes a healthy lifestyle
  • For qualified candidates we offer an amazing CDL Tuition Program reimbursable up to $5250 for CDL school tuition ask your Recruiter for details

Job Description

The Machine Operator I is responsible for producing quality product while running continuous motion packaging, filling, and palletizing equipment efficiently and safely by performing the following duties.

What your day will look like:

  • Prepare quality check sheets as required
  • Operate and troubleshoot basic equipment efficiently
  • Perform and/or assist in product and package change over
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment in accordance with ISO Good Manufacturing Practices standards
  • Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management

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
  • Less than high school education; or up to 1 months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or flexible schedule as required
  • Ability to work with all functional team members
  • Effective communication skills and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to climb 10 12 ft ladder

Physical Requirements

Position will be required to comply with the CCBCU Personal Protective Equipment Program. Position is required to wear safety toed shoes when performing the following tasks: Operating Powered Industrial Equipment or Working in an Area where Powered Industrial Equipment is in use, Fleet Maintenance, Working with Palletized Product, Use of Hand Trucks/Dollies to Deliver Product, Cooler Services, etc.

(X) None = 0% (0 hrs)

(L) Limited = 1% (1 hr)

(O) Occasionally = 2%-25% (1-2 hrs)

(F) Frequently = 26%-50% (3-4 hrs)

(R) Repeatedly = 51%-75% (5-6 hrs)

(C) Continuously = 76%-100% (7+ hrs)

RequirementFrequency
SitL
StandR
WalkF
BendO
Kneel/SquatO
Climb StairsO
CrawlingO
Overhead ReachO
TypingL
Vehicle OperationX
PPE/Special ClothingC
GraspO
Push/PullO
Fine ManipulationO
Lift up to 50 lbsO
Carry up to 50 lbsO
Pushing up to 50 lbsO
Pulling up to 50 lbsO
Exposure to WaterF
Exposure to ChemicalsO
Exposure to WeatherL
Exposure to NoiseC

CCBCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. Veteran friendly.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application online using the link below.

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