Senior Filling Operator – Al Safi Danone (ASD)
Location: Al Kharj
Department: Manufacturing – Filling & Packing
Role Summary:
The Senior Filling Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring filling and packaging machines to achieve production targets while maintaining safety, quality, and food safety standards.
We are looking for experienced filling operators with hands-on experience in dairy, food, or beverage manufacturing, particularly across Fresh and Long-Life products.
Key Accountabilities:
Daily Operations
- Operate filling and packaging machines according to production plans and SOPs.
- Adjust machine parameters based on production requirements.
- Monitor machine performance, production output, and downtime.
- Ensure correct production dates, batch codes, and product information.
- Complete production, traceability, quality, and shift handover records.
Machine Operation & Troubleshooting
- Operate filling equipment safely and efficiently to achieve production targets.
- Monitor machine conditions and identify operational issues.
- Perform basic troubleshooting and machine adjustments when required.
- Coordinate with Maintenance for technical issues and equipment breakdowns.
- Minimize product losses and packaging material waste
Safety & Quality
- Follow all safety, food safety, GMP, hygiene, and quality requirements.
- Perform required safety and quality checks according to SOPs.
- Ensure production output meets required quality standards.
- Report operational, safety, and quality issues to the Filling Team Leader.
Cleaning & Hygiene
- Perform machine cleaning and sanitation activities according to required standards.
- Maintain equipment cleanliness, zoning, housekeeping, and 5S standards.
- Maintain a clean and hygienic production environment.
Continuous Improvement
- Participate in operational excellence and continuous improvement activities.
- Support improvements in productivity, machine performance, quality, and waste reduction.
Job Requirements
- High School qualification with relevant experience or Technical Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Production, or related field.
- 2+ years of experience in filling operations within Dairy, Food, Beverage, or FMCG manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience operating automated filling and packaging machines.
- Experience with Tetra Pak, SERAC, ARMI, Krones, or similar filling equipment is preferred.
- Experience in Fresh Dairy, UHT, or Long-Life products is preferred.
- Strong understanding of production operations, safety, quality, and food safety requirements.
- Basic troubleshooting and machine operation skills.
- Good English communication skills.
- Basic computer knowledge.
Join Al Safi Danone and be part of a company committed to excellence, innovation, and continuous growth. Together, we make a difference in delivering quality products that touch people’s lives every day.
