A carton and packaging production operation in the United Arab Emirates is looking for an Operator to set up and run production machinery to customer specifications, coordinate with QC on order start-up, and keep accurate production records from shift to shift.
About the Role — Packaging Machine Operation
Core Function: Setting up machines to customer specifications and requirements
Shift Handover: Speaking with the previous operator to confirm order status against the planning schedule
Specialist Equipment: Using the flame sealing machine for frozen board and milk board cartons
Quality Coordination: Working with QC on order start-up checks and approval
Career Opportunity & Production Experience
Hands-On Role: Direct responsibility for machine setup, labelling and pallet preparation
Cross-Team Exposure: Daily coordination with planning, QC and the previous shift’s operator
Documentation Skills: Working with FJT and production reports that drive accurate output
Career Growth: Build packaging and converting machine experience in the UAE manufacturing sector
Position Overview
This Operator role involves speaking with the previous operator to understand order status against the planning schedule, checking whether any order is under processing, setting the machine to customer specifications, reviewing the FJT and related production information, arranging outer carton boxes to specification, using the flame sealing machine for frozen board and milk board cartons, coordinating with QC for start-up check and approval, generating and attaching labels, arranging pallets to the required size, and updating the Daily Production Report.
Why This Role Matters: As an Operator, you are the link between the production plan and the finished cartons leaving the line, keeping orders moving by handing over cleanly between shifts, get every job started right by setting machines to the customer’s specification and securing QC approval before running, keep products traceable through accurate labels and pallet arrangement, and provide the daily production data that planning and quality teams rely on.
Key Responsibilities
Shift Handover & Planning
- Interact with the previous operator to know the order status, referring to the planning schedule
- Check whether any order is currently under processing
- Check the FJT and other related production information
Machine Setup & Production
- Undertake machine setting with reference to customer specifications and requirements
- Arrange outer carton boxes according to the specifications
- Use the flame sealing machine for frozen board and milk board cartons
Quality Coordination
- Ensure and coordinate with QC for order start-up check and approval
Labelling, Palletising & Reporting
- Generate labels with relevant details and attach them to the carton boxes
- Arrange pallets in the required pallet size, with reference to the FJT
- Update the Daily Production Report and make sure the QC Inspector updates it with relevant information
Qualifications & Requirements
The source posting lists duties only and does not state formal qualifications or years of experience. Applicants should confirm any education, experience or visa requirements directly with the employer. Based on the duties, the role suits candidates who can:
- Set up and run production machinery to customer specifications
- Read and follow job tickets (FJT), production schedules and specifications accurately
- Work with QC teams and keep clear daily production records
- Handle cartons, labels and pallets in a fast-moving production environment
About This Operator Opportunity
This Operator role centres on running and setting up carton packaging equipment, coordinating with QC and keeping accurate daily production records. The posting doesn’t name the hiring company, city or salary, so applicants should confirm the employer, work location and terms directly through the application channel before applying.
Career Excellence: Build hands-on packaging machine and production reporting experience in the UAE manufacturing sector.
Who Should Apply?
- Packaging & Converting Machine Operators: With carton or corrugated production experience
- Production Line Operators: Comfortable with machine setting to customer specifications
- Food-Packaging Workers: Familiar with frozen board or milk board carton handling
- Detail-Oriented Shift Workers: Confident with handovers, labels and production reports
- QC-Minded Candidates: Ready to work closely with quality inspectors on start-up approval
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