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Bottling Machine Operator Jobs Near Me

Production Operator

Columbus, OH · On-site

$16.25 - $19.50/hr

Cans/bottles/boxes/trays, etc... into appropriate machine. Clear jams if necessary. • Must insure ... bottling / canning experience a plus. • Must be 18 years or older. • Pass a drug test and ...

Production Operator

Columbus, OH

$16.25 - $19.50/hr

Cans/bottles/boxes/trays, etc... into appropriate machine. Clear jams if necessary. • Must insure ... bottling / canning experience a plus. • Must be 18 years or older. • Pass a drug test and ...

Production Operator

Columbus, OH

$16.25 - $19.50/hr

Cans/bottles/boxes/trays, etc... into appropriate machine. Clear jams if necessary. • Must insure ... bottling / canning experience a plus. • Must be 18 years or older. • Pass a drug test and ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for bottling machine operator in the United States is $18.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Bottle Production Machine Operator - 1st Shift

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc.

Columbus, OH • On-site

$25.46/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

New


G&J Pepsi rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

347th of 443 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

Machine Operator
Build your future with G&J Pepsi. Our Machine Operators earn $25.46 per hour and receive competitive benefits, such as:
  • 401K Matching
  • Pension Plan
  • Weekly Pay
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and supplemental insurance benefits

Schedule: 1st Shift, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday
Position Summary
To serve our internal and external customers by ensuring that production machines are set up and operated according to established company standards
Essential Functions
  • Operates production machine (e.g. palletizer, depalletizer, denester, case packer) according to established company standards; ensures machine is set for correct specifications (e.g. package size).
  • Ensures that the correct raw materials (e.g. bottles, cans, caps, lids) are run through equipment according to product being produced and that quality of raw materials meets established company standards; performs raw material and machine changeovers.
  • Adheres to all company policies, standards and procedures (e.g. OSHA and safety requirements, AIB and Pepsi standards, Federal/State/Local laws); wears all required personal protective equipment.
  • Communicates with co-workers, supervisor and management team verbally regarding the status of work activities (e.g. any issues with equipment, product quality and production process) and other information; supervisor regarding questions or issues with daily assignments.
  • Performs code checks, taste tests and other quality tests; calculates efficiencies.
  • Completes code check reports, taste test reports, production reports, time off requests and other required paperwork according to established standards.
  • Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works overtime as needed to meet workload demands. Performs other related duties as required.
  • Performs minor adjustments and maintenance to machine to ensure it is operating according to established standards.
  • Maintains cleanliness of work area (e.g. cleans up any product and/or container spills; disposes of trash and recycling materials into proper containers).

Education
High School or GED required
Experience
0 - 1 years of machine operator and/or production line experience; previous beverage production experience strongly preferred.
Other Requirements
Knowledge of: beverage production process; beverage industry. Skill in: internal customer service. Ability to: work quickly, efficiently and independently; multi-task; communicate effectively with other employees and develop good working relationships; adapt to change; read and write; perform basic math functions (e.g. addition and subtraction); be trained on operating a computer, palletizer, depalletizer, case packer, labeler, coder and other mechanical equipment. Other functions, skills and abilities may also apply.

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