Production Worker - Food Manufacturing

GMG Gulf; Dubai; On-site; AED 27,900 - 44,640; Full time

Job summary

GMG Gulf is seeking a Production Worker for our Dubai-based food manufacturing operations. The role involves supporting daily factory activities, handling products and ingredients, and ensuring production lines run smoothly with attention to hygiene and safety.

The ideal candidate has basic education or practical experience, is able to stand for long periods, and can work in a fast-paced environment with shifts.

Qualifications

• Basic education or equivalent practical experience.
• Previous factory, warehouse, food processing or production experience is an advantage.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine activities on food production and processing lines.
• Load and unload products, ingredients or packaging materials from machines.
• Feed or position items onto production equipment for processing.
• Monitor products moving through the production line.
• Remove damaged, defective or unsuitable products from the line.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and contamination-control procedures.
• Keep workstations, machinery areas and production floors clean.
• Sweep, mop and remove debris from assigned work areas.
• Dispose of production waste in accordance with approved procedures.
• Scrape waste material from machinery following the waste destruction SOP.
• Support line operators during production changeovers and cleaning activities.
• Report equipment issues, product defects or safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Follow production instructions, shift schedules and factory safety rules.
• Use protective equipment correctly while working in processing areas.
• Maintain orderly storage and handling of materials near the production line.
• Work cooperatively with quality, food safety and operations teams.
• Complete day or night shift duties according to operational requirements.

Skills

Food production line support

Manufacturing operations

Machine loading and unloading

Product handling

Food safety compliance

Production floor cleaning

Waste disposal procedures

Defective product removal

Hygiene control

Workplace safety

Shift work

Basic equipment handling

Quality inspection support

SOP compliance

Factory housekeeping

Team coordination

Education

Basic education or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Production Worker - Food Manufacturing

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Food Production

Function: Manufacturing-Production

Experience: Entry-level or relevant production experience

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: 2500-4000

Gender: Any

Nationality: Any

Role Context

The Production Worker - Food Manufacturing will assist with daily factory operations and help maintain steady output across food processing and packaging lines. The position supports product quality, workplace cleanliness and food safety by ensuring materials are handled correctly and defective items are removed before further processing. The role requires attention to detail, physical readiness and the ability to follow instructions while working independently or as part of a shift-based production team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with routine activities on food production and processing lines.
• Load and unload products, ingredients or packaging materials from machines.
• Feed or position items onto production equipment for processing.
• Monitor products moving through the production line.
• Remove damaged, defective or unsuitable products from the line.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and contamination-control procedures.
• Keep workstations, machinery areas and production floors clean.
• Sweep, mop and remove debris from assigned work areas.
• Dispose of production waste in accordance with approved procedures.
• Scrape waste material from machinery following the waste destruction SOP.
• Support line operators during production changeovers and cleaning activities.
• Report equipment issues, product defects or safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Follow production instructions, shift schedules and factory safety rules.
• Use protective equipment correctly while working in processing areas.
• Maintain orderly storage and handling of materials near the production line.
• Work cooperatively with quality, food safety and operations teams.
• Complete day or night shift duties according to operational requirements.

Ideal Profile

• Basic education or equivalent practical experience.
• Previous factory, warehouse, food processing or production experience is an advantage.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail when checking products and work areas.
• Ability to follow production, hygiene and safety instructions accurately.
• Comfortable working independently with limited supervision.
• Willingness to perform repetitive and physically active tasks.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and handle production materials safely.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Flexible availability for day and night shifts.
• Awareness of food hygiene and safe handling practices is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced factory environment.

Skills Set

• Food production line support
• Manufacturing operations
• Machine loading and unloading
• Product handling
• Food safety compliance
• Production floor cleaning
• Waste disposal procedures
• Defective product removal
• Hygiene control
• Workplace safety
• Shift work
• Basic equipment handling
• Quality inspection support
• SOP compliance
• Factory housekeeping
• Team coordination

Why Join Us

This role offers practical experience within a large food production operation supported by an established global organization. It provides stable shift-based work, exposure to structured manufacturing processes and the opportunity to develop skills in food safety, production quality and factory operations. The position is suitable for dependable candidates seeking long-term experience in Dubai’s Food Production sector and the opportunity to grow within a diversified business group.

About the Company

GMG is a global well-being company that retails, distributes and manufactures international and home‑grown brands across sport, food, health and consumer goods sectors. Operating throughout the Middle East, North Africa and Asia, GMG manages more than 120 brands and continues to expand its food manufacturing, distribution and consumer operations.