Senior Filling Operator

Al Safi Danone | الصافي دانون; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Safi Danone in Riyadh region is seeking a Senior Filling Operator to operate and monitor filling and packaging lines to meet production targets while upholding safety, quality, and food safety standards.

The role requires 2+ years in dairy/food/beverage filling, hands-on experience with automated filling equipment such as Tetra Pak, SERAC or Krones, and willingness to work in Fresh and Long-Life product manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in filling operations within Dairy, Food, Beverage, or FMCG manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience operating automated filling and packaging machines.
• Experience with Tetra Pak, SERAC, ARMI, Krones, or similar filling equipment preferred.
• Experience in Fresh Dairy, UHT, or Long-Life products preferred.
• High School qualification with relevant experience or Technical Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Production, or related field.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Operate filling and packaging machines according to production plans and SOPs.
• Adjust machine parameters based on production requirements.
• Monitor machine performance, production output, and downtime.
• Ensure correct production dates, batch codes, and product information.
• Complete production, traceability, quality, and shift handover records.
• Coordinate with Maintenance for technical issues and equipment breakdowns.
• Minimize product losses and packaging material waste.
• Follow all safety, food safety, GMP, hygiene, and quality requirements.
• Perform machine cleaning and sanitation activities according to required standards.
• Maintain 5S and a clean production environment.

Skills

Filling operations

Machine operation

Quality & safety

Troubleshooting basics

Education

High School diploma

Technical Diploma (Mechanical/Electrical/Production)

Tools

Tetra Pak

SERAC

Krones

Automation tools

Job description

Department: Manufacturing – Filling & Packing

Role Summary:

The Senior Filling Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring filling and packaging machines to achieve production targets while maintaining safety, quality, and food safety standards.

We are looking for experienced filling operators with hands‑on experience in dairy, food, or beverage manufacturing, particularly across Fresh and Long-Life products.

Key Accountabilities:

Daily Operations

• Operate filling and packaging machines according to production plans and SOPs.
• Adjust machine parameters based on production requirements.
• Monitor machine performance, production output, and downtime.
• Ensure correct production dates, batch codes, and product information.
• Complete production, traceability, quality, and shift handover records.

Machine Operation & Troubleshooting

• Operate filling equipment safely and efficiently to achieve production targets.
• Monitor machine conditions and identify operational issues.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and machine adjustments when required.
• Coordinate with Maintenance for technical issues and equipment breakdowns.
• Minimize product losses and packaging material waste

Safety & Quality

• Follow all safety, food safety, GMP, hygiene, and quality requirements.
• Perform required safety and quality checks according to SOPs.
• Ensure production output meets required quality standards.
• Report operational, safety, and quality issues to the Filling Team Leader.

Cleaning & Hygiene

• Perform machine cleaning and sanitation activities according to required standards.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness, zoning, housekeeping, and 5S standards.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic production environment.
• Participate in operational excellence and continuous improvement activities.
• Support improvements in productivity, machine performance, quality, and waste reduction.

Job Requirements

• High School qualification with relevant experience or Technical Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Production, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in filling operations within Dairy, Food, Beverage, or FMCG manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience operating automated filling and packaging machines.
• Experience with Tetra Pak, SERAC, ARMI, Krones, or similar filling equipment is preferred.
• Experience in Fresh Dairy, UHT, or Long-Life products is preferred.
• Strong understanding of production operations, safety, quality, and food safety requirements.
• Basic troubleshooting and machine operation skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Join Al Safi Danone and be part of a company committed to excellence, innovation, and continuous growth. Together, we make a difference in delivering quality products that touch people’s lives every day.