Operator 1, Manufacturing

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WD is seeking an FQAPend Operator to perform finished goods receiving, packing, staging, palletizing, and material handling to support production and shipment timelines.

The role requires 1–2 years of manufacturing experience, strong attention to detail, and teamwork. Familiarity with MESA, PBL, MPS, and eSPIM is preferred. Rotating 12-hour shifts in a cleanroom may be required.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform FG receiving, packing, staging, palletizing, and material handling.
• Verify product information, lot status, quantity, and labels.
• Identify OK/HOLD/QA statuses and segregate accordingly.
• Operate manufacturing systems such as MESA, PBL, MPS, and eSPIM.
• Ensure correct packing, labeling, carton arrangement, and pallets.
• Maintain accurate production records and shift handover.
• Follow SOPs, safety, ESD, and 7S requirements.
• Support production and shipment to meet targets.
• Contribute to cross-plant operations when needed.
• Able to work in a cleanroom and rotate 12-hour shifts.

Skills

Production Operation

Quality Awareness

System Operation

Problem Solving

Communication & Teamwork

Safety & 7S

Adaptability

Education

Technical Certificate / SPM or equivalent

Tools

MESA

PBL

MPS

eSPIM

Barcode scanners

Label printers

Job description

• Job Type (exemption status): Non-Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
• Business Function: Manufacturing

Company Description

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.

As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

Job Description

FQAPend Operator is responsible for performing finished goods receiving, packing, staging, palletizing, and material handling activities. This role ensures product accuracy, traceability, quality, and timely processing to support production and shipment requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform FG receiving, packing, staging, palletizing, and material handling activities.
• Verify product information, part number, lot status, quantity, and labels before processing.
• Identify and segregate OK, HOLD, QA sample, and other product statuses accordingly.
• Operate applicable manufacturing systems such as MESA, PBL, MPS, and eSPIM.
• Ensure correct packing, labeling, carton arrangement, and pallet preparation.
• Identify and identify product, packaging, system, or process abnormalities.
• Maintain accurate production records and perform proper shift pass-down.
• Follow SOP, Work Instruction, quality, safety, ESD, and 7S requirements.
• Support production and shipment requirements to meet expected TAT.
• Support PN1-PN2 cross-plant operations whenever required.
• Able to work in cleanroom environment and rotating 12-hour shifts.
• Carry out other tasks as assigned by Line Leader, Coordinator, Technician, or Engineer.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Technical Certificate, SPM, or equivalent.
• 1–2 years working experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Basic computer and manufacturing system knowledge.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow SOP and Work Instructions.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.

PREFERRED:

• Experience in HDD/media manufacturing, FG packing, palletizing, or material handling would be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with MESA, PBL, MPS, eSPIM, barcode scanners, and label printers is preferred.

SKILLS:

• Production Operation – Able to perform FG handling, packing, staging, and palletizing activities.
• Quality Awareness – Able to identify product, label, packing, and status abnormalities.
• System Operation – Basic knowledge of manufacturing and inventory systems.
• Problem Solving – Able to identify and elevate operational issues appropriately.
• Communication & Teamwork – Able to work effectively with Production, Quality, Engineering, and supporting teams.
• Safety & 7S – Understand and comply with manufacturing safety, ESD, and workplace 7S requirements.
• Adaptability – Able to support different shifts, workstations, and work locations as required.

Additional Information

WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

WD is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [e-mail] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.