Full-Time
Wastewater Operator
5C/6C required, An hour +, Sign-on
Posted on 9/17/2025
The Coca-Cola Company
10,001+ employees
Manufactures beverage concentrates for bottlers
Compensation Overview
$78.6k - $96.1k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Northampton, MA, USA
In Person
Travel up to 25%; on-site required in Northampton, MA.
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- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to pay attention to detail.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand instructions given in English.
- Ability to read and understand equipment operations manuals, basic electrical and mechanical drawings, and to perform minor maintenance tasks (after training) as related to wastewater equipment.
- Ability to cover varying work 12-hour shifts and overtime from 1st to 2nd shift to cover for staff absences in wastewater.
- Minimum 42 hours/week, Position may require employee to work various shifts and/or flexible hours.
- Operate wastewater treatment and associated equipment
- Manage wastewater operations in an environmentally responsible manner
- Resolve minor equipment technical issues
- Maintain equipment and area cleanliness to ensure compliance with all GMP standards.
- Perform preventative maintenance duties
- Maintain accurate records and logs
- Conduct wastewater sampling and analyses
- Generate work orders
- Troubleshoot and correct problems during equipment operation.
- Comply with all standard safety practices, Company rules, and policies.
- Operate lift truck, electric pallet jack as needed.
- Complete and maintain accurate documentation/logs of activities during shift.
- Troubleshoot and correct machinery problems as related to utilities.
- Keep work area clean at all times.
- Perform preventative maintenance duties as required.
- Assist SES department in safety environmental and security issues
The Coca-Cola Company makes and sells non-alcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups and distributes them through a franchised network of bottlers worldwide, earning most revenue from concentrate sales. Bottlers mix these concentrates with carbonated water or other ingredients to produce finished drinks that reach consumers. It differs from competitors by operating a long-standing global bottling system across 200+ countries and managing a portfolio of over 500 brands, which helps lower shipping costs and margins. Its goal is to maintain leadership in the global beverage market by growing its bottling network and expanding its product lineup across waters, juices, sports drinks, teas, and coffees.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Founded
1892
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Zero-sugar, tea, water, and sports drinks are growing faster than legacy soda.
- Mini cans and varied pack sizes defend volume amid consumer price sensitivity.
- Local launches like Cappy Lemonade Burst refresh stagnant juice demand in priority markets.
What critics are saying
- PepsiCo’s beverage momentum keeps eroding Coca-Cola’s shelf space and pricing leverage.
- Juice and plant-based sales already declined, exposing weak demand outside core sparkling brands.
- Limited-edition World Cup packaging creates short-lived hype, followed by a sharp demand drop.
What makes The Coca-Cola Company unique
- Asset-light concentrate sales and bottler partnerships power global scale with local execution.
- World Cup packaging and adidas collaborations extend Coke into collectibles and lifestyle merchandise.
- Sprite Tea converts viral consumer behavior into fast, globally scalable product innovation.
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