Machine Operator

Company: Amalfi Foods W.L.L. Location: Bahrain Department: Production Reports to: Production Supervisor Role Purpose Operate bakery production and packaging machinery safely and efficiently, ensuring products meet Amalfi Foods’ quality, food safety and production standards. Key Responsibilities • Set up, inspect and operate assigned machinery according to approved procedures and production schedules. • Adjust machine settings, including speed, temperature, timing, weight and filling levels, within approved parameters. • Perform start-up checks, product changeovers and shutdown procedures. • Monitor product quality, including appearance, weight, dimensions, baking consistency, filling and packaging integrity, as applicable. • Meet production targets while controlling waste, rejects and downtime. • Identify machine faults, carry out basic troubleshooting within training and authorization, and escalate unresolved issues to Maintenance. • Complete routine operator care, cleaning and inspections according to equipment instructions. • Follow food safety, hygiene, allergen control and workplace safety procedures. • Maintain accurate records of production output, machine settings, downtime, waste and cleaning. • Verify that the correct ingredients, packaging materials, date codes and batch details are used. • Coordinate with Production, Quality Assurance and Maintenance to resolve issues promptly. • Provide a clear shift handover covering machine condition, production progress and outstanding issues. • Stop the machine and notify the supervisor whenever an unsafe condition or potential food safety issue is identified. Never bypass guards or safety interlocks. Qualifications and Experience • High school qualification or technical/vocational diploma preferred. • At least two years of machine operation experience in food manufacturing, preferably bakery or FMCG production. • Experience with automated mixing, depositing, forming, baking, filling, slicing or packaging equipment is an advantage. • Basic understanding of machinery, production controls and troubleshooting. • Familiarity with GMP, HACCP and food hygiene practices. • Ability to read work instructions, record production information and communicate effectively in English. • Willingness to work shifts, including nights and weekends, as required. Key Competencies • Attention to detail and quality. • Practical problem-solving skills. • Reliability, punctuality and accountability. • Teamwork and clear communication. • Commitment to safety, hygiene and continuous improvement. Performance Measures • Achievement of production targets. • Product quality and right-first-time output. • Waste and rejection levels. • Machine downtime and changeover efficiency. • Compliance with safety, hygiene and operating procedures. • Accuracy of production records and shift handovers. Show more Show less

High school qualification or technical/vocational diploma preferred. At least two years of machine operation experience in food manufacturing, preferably bakery or FMCG production. Experience with automated mixing, depositing, forming, baking, filling, slicing or packaging equipment is an advantage. Basic understanding of machinery, production controls and troubleshooting. Familiarity with GMP, HACCP and food hygiene practices. Ability to read work instructions, record production information and communicate effectively in English. Willingness to work shifts, including nights and weekends, as required.

Set up, inspect and operate assigned machinery according to approved procedures and production schedules. Adjust machine settings, including speed, temperature, timing, weight and filling levels, within approved parameters. Perform start-up checks, product changeovers and shutdown procedures. Monitor product quality, including appearance, weight, dimensions, baking consistency, filling and packaging integrity, as applicable. Meet production targets while controlling waste, rejects and downtime. Identify machine faults, carry out basic troubleshooting within training and authorization, and escalate unresolved issues to Maintenance. Complete routine operator care, cleaning and inspections according to equipment instructions. Follow food safety, hygiene, allergen control and workplace safety procedures. Maintain accurate records of production output, machine settings, downtime, waste and cleaning. Verify that the correct ingredients, packaging materials, date codes and batch details are used. Coordinate with Production, Quality Assurance and Maintenance to resolve issues promptly. Provide a clear shift handover covering machine condition, production progress and outstanding issues. Stop the machine and notify the supervisor whenever an unsafe condition or potential food safety issue is identified. Never bypass guards or safety interlocks.