Production Operator

PepsiCo; Dammam; On-site; SAR 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo in Dammam is seeking a Packaging Operator to operate and monitor packaging lines, maximize efficiency, and minimize waste. You will perform hourly process control checks and maintain quality standards while coordinating with the production team.

Responsibilities include maintaining GMP compliance, reporting material usage and waste, and supporting continuous improvement in OH&S practices to ensure safe, efficient production in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year packing machine experience.
• Basic communication skills are required.
• Positive work attitude and reliability helpful.
• Preferred ITI or Diploma qualification.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor packaging lines and equipment to maximize efficiency and minimize waste.
• Conduct hourly process control checks and participate in quality wall meetings.
• Maintain equipment hygiene and GMP standards; support audits and energy use monitoring.
• Report material usage, wastage and efficiency to direct managers; coordinate maintenance.
• Manage packers under supervision; ensure clean, safe workspace and timely changeovers.
• Adhere to OH&S, GEHSMS and regulatory requirements; implement continual improvement actions.

Skills

Packing machine experience

Basic communication

Good working attitude

Relevant tertiary qualification

Education

ITI or Diploma

Job description

We Are PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes LAY'S, DORITOS, CHEETOS, GATORADE, PEPSI, QUAKER and more. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). Pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people.

Our employees drive our culture. No two days are the same; we are dynamic and full of passionate teams that embrace new ideas through our collaborative spirit. At PepsiCo, we know that our company can only succeed when our associates and the society we serve flourishes. We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce by creating a collaborative, equitable and inclusive space where everyone, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love, has a voice. At PepsiCo we create a Space to be y( )u.

Learn more about our culture and life at PepsiCo: https://stories.pepsicojobs.com/

Join PepsiCo, dare to transform.

Responsibilities

The basic job of the Packaging Operator is to operate and monitor packaging lines and equipment systematically and effectively to achieve production targets by maximizing line efficiency and minimizing packaging material waste. Responsible for conducting hourly process control checks, quality wall meetings, maintaining equipment hygiene, and producing quality products in line with business KPIs. Monitors and reports material usage, wastage, and efficiency, highlights operational, quality, and food safety issues to direct managers, and coordinates and report equipment maintenance. Manages line workers, maintains good housekeeping and GMP standards, supports IPS and food safety audits, and ensures effective utilization of energy resources such as water, electricity, and gas. The role also maintains safe operations by reporting workplace hazards and actively participating in the implementation and continual improvement of the OH&S Management System in compliance with PepsiCo GEHSMS, EHS standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Make sure that the machine achieves the required efficiency set by the department. ( sign out)
• Should achieve the material efficiency target set by the department. ( sign out)
• Should achieve the grams give away target set by the department. (weight control monitoring sheet)
• Should manage the packers working under his tubes (break time, cleaning during change flavour, time in and time out)
• Should maintain his machine in good condition at all times, by conducting the proper bag maker & Ishida machine maintenance checklist. (checklist)
• Should always maintain his workplace & machine clean at all times (GMP). (checklist)
• Should report all health hazards within his work place to his immediate Direct Manager.
• Should make sure that quality packets are produce at all times.
• Should attend quality wall at least fifteen (15) times per month. (Quality wall meeting attendance)
• To implement, sustain and participate in the continual improvement of the OH&S Management System (MS) at area of responsibility in accordance to the legislations, PepsiCo GEHSMS and relevant EHS standards, ensuring proper controls for all hazards and risks associated with all activities/areas are in place and OH&S targets are achieved
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year Packing Machine experience
• Preferred industrial training institute graduate (ITI) or Diploma.
• Basic communication skills.
• Should have a good working attitude.
• Relevant tertiary qualification