Summary
Apparel Group is seeking a Production Operator in Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates. The role involves operating and monitoring production and packaging machines, making minor adjustments, inspecting products, and following quality, hygiene, and safety procedures. The operator will record production data, handle materials, and support packaging and palletizing. Applicants should have a high school diploma, 1–3 years of manufacturing experience, and familiarity with machine operation, SOPs, and GMP.
The posting
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How you will make an impact (Key responsibilities):
1. Machine Operation & Monitoring
- Operate and monitor production machines including blow molding, injection molding, filling, capping, and labeling lines.
- Start up and shut down equipment following standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Perform minor machine adjustments and promptly report mechanical issues to the maintenance team.
- Support material loading, changeovers, and ensure smooth machine performance throughout shifts.
2. Quality Control & Compliance
- Inspect bottles for defects, leaks, or irregularities and remove non-conforming products.
- Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and maintain hygiene standards in the work area.
- Ensure all products meet quality specifications and report any deviations immediately.
- Follow safety protocols and report unsafe conditions or incidents to the supervisor.
3. Production Reporting & Documentation
- Accurately record production data such as output, waste, machine downtime, and changeover times in production logs or digital systems.
- Maintain proper documentation for compliance audits and operational tracking to support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Communicate production status, issues, and improvement suggestions to supervisors for timely resolution and workflow optimization.
4. Packaging & Material Handling
- Assist in packaging operations, including palletizing, shrink-wrapping, and labeling finished goods for storage or shipment, ensuring proper stacking and load stability.
- Handle raw materials such as preforms, caps, and labels efficiently to prevent production delays and maintain inventory accuracy.
- Ensure proper storage and handling of materials to preserve product integrity and prevent contamination or damage.
Qualifications & Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification in machine operation or manufacturing processes is an advantage.
- 1–3 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment, preferably in beverage or packaging industries.
- Knowledge of operating and monitoring machines such as blow molding, injection molding, filling, capping, and labeling lines.
- Ability to perform minor machine adjustments and troubleshoot basic operational issues.
- Familiarity with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Understanding of quality control standards and ability to identify product defects.
- Commitment to maintaining hygiene and safety protocols in the workplace.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in reporting production data.
- Good communication skills for reporting issues and collaborating with team members.
- Problem-solving mindset and ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Basic computer literacy for data entry and production reporting.