Machine Operator

GlaxoSmithKline; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharma company is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This role involves operating and maintaining production machinery to ensure efficient and compliant manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 3 years of experience in machinery operation, a secondary school diploma, and the ability to follow safety protocols. This on-site position offers opportunities for professional development and requires full-time availability, including shift work.

Qualifications

• At least 1 to 3 years of experience operating packaging machinery.
• Ability to follow written procedures.
• Willingness to work full-time on-site.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery safely per standard procedures.
• Perform routine checks and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records.

Skills

Operating machinery safely

Maintaining accurate records

Understanding health and safety practices

Physical ability to stand and lift

Basic computer skills

Proficiency in Arabic and English

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent

Technical diploma or vocational certificate

Job description

Position Summary

At GSK, we unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. We are looking for a dedicated Machine Operator to join our team and play a vital role in operating and maintaining production machinery to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing processes. This on-site position offers opportunities for professional development and meaningful contributions to healthcare innovation.

Key Responsibilities

As a Machine Operator, you will:

• Operate production machinery safely and efficiently per standard operating procedures.
• Perform routine checks, maintenance, and cleaning to keep equipment in optimal condition.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records in real time.
• Comply with permit-to-work, lockout-tagout, and all site safety procedures.
• Promptly report equipment faults, quality deviations, or safety concerns and support investigations.
• Assist with changeovers, handovers, and materials handling to meet production plans.

Why You?

Basic Qualifications

We are looking for professionals with the following skills and qualifications:

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience operating packaging machinery.
• Ability to follow written procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Basic understanding of health, safety, and hygiene practices.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, and lift moderately during work hours.
• Willingness to work full-time on-site and participate in shift patterns.

Preferred Qualifications

While not required, the following qualifications are a plus:

• Technical diploma or vocational certificate in mechanical, electrical, or production-related fields.
• Prior experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and basic quality systems.
• Basic computer skills and experience with manufacturing systems or digital logs.
• Experience with equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, or changeovers.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English for effective communication.

Work Arrangement

This position is based on-site in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and may require shift work, including nights. The role involves working in a controlled, clean manufacturing environment with strict adherence to safety and hygiene practices.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

Contact Information

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