Nestle Waters KSA is looking for a Machine Operator to join the production team at its Almanhal Water Factory in the Industrial City of Al Madinah. This is a hands-on role at the heart of bottled water production, where careful machine tending keeps lines running safely, efficiently, and to specification. As Machine Operator, you’ll check the quantities of raw and packaging materials received from the warehouse against the production order; carry out testing to make sure machines run well during production; follow and learn the standard operating procedure for your line; monitor line equipment and parameters and report faults; take part in shift operational reviews; verify production dates and batch numbers printed on bottles; carry out water quality sampling and analysis; keep accurate logs and perform preventive and corrective maintenance; support the safety officer with plant inspections; carry out chemical cleaning of manufacturing equipment; monitor water-consuming machines across the factory; use warehouse mobility devices and the ERP system for material transactions; and follow the zero-waste approach and Nestle safety rules throughout. The position calls for an associate degree in general sciences, biology, chemistry, electro-mechanics, or industrial or manufacturing engineering, and one to four years of manufacturing experience, ideally in food and beverage or plastic blow moulding, injection, and labelling.
About Nestle Waters KSA — Almanhal Water Factory
Company: Nestle Waters KSA
Site: Almanhal Water Factory, Industrial City, Al Madinah Al Munawarah
Function: Bottled water production and packaging
Standards: Nestle safety rules, the 10 Principles, and the zero-waste journey
Focus: Water quality, machine reliability, and safe production
Machine Operator Role — Line Tending, Water Quality & Safety
Department: Production / Operations
Primary Focus: Machine tending, line monitoring, water sampling, preventive maintenance
Scope: Production lines and water-consuming machines across the factory
Mission: Keeping bottled water production running safely, accurately, and to standard
Machine Operator Position Overview
The Machine Operator role is about looking after the machines that fill, pack, and label bottled water, and making sure they run well throughout every shift. The work begins before the line starts. You’ll check that the raw and packaging materials brought from the warehouse match the production order, so that a shortage or wrong item does not stop the line halfway through. Once production is running, you’ll monitor equipment and key parameters closely, and you’ll report any abnormality promptly through a fault report so that the team can act before a small issue becomes a stoppage. Testing is part of keeping machines at their best. You’ll carry out the procedures that confirm each machine is working as it should during production, and you’ll follow the standard operating procedure for your line carefully, learning it well and applying it consistently. Product checks are equally important. You’ll verify the production date and batch number printed on bottles, because accurate coding is how the business traces every product. Water quality is central to the factory. You’ll carry out sampling and analysis using the designated tools and equipment, and confirm that treatment results are satisfactory. Maintenance keeps everything reliable. You’ll keep accurate logs, perform preventive maintenance, and carry out corrective work when equipment needs attention, and you’ll also carry out chemical cleaning of manufacturing equipment. Shift reviews bring the team together to discuss what went well and what needs attention. Safety is a shared responsibility at every stage: you’ll assist the safety officer with plant inspections, record violations and potential hazards, and take corrective action where needed. Finally, you’ll contribute to the zero-waste approach across people, materials, and machines, and you’ll follow Nestle safety rules to protect yourself and your colleagues.
As Machine Operator, you’ll build practical skills in industrial machine operation, water treatment sampling, preventive maintenance, and production systems, while learning the standards that a global food and beverage company expects. The ideal candidate holds an associate degree in general sciences, biology, chemistry, electro-mechanics, or industrial or manufacturing engineering, and brings one to four years of manufacturing experience, preferably in food and beverage or in plastic blow moulding, injection, and labelling. Core knowledge of the 10 Principles and a commitment to Nestle’s safety standards are important. Attention to detail, careful record-keeping, and a willingness to learn new procedures will help you succeed, as will comfort working in a shift pattern. For machine operators and production technicians in Al Madinah who want a stable, safety-focused role in bottled water manufacturing, this position offers a solid place to build a career.
Why This Role Matters: As Machine Operator at the Almanhal Water Factory, you help deliver safe, correctly coded bottled water to customers, keep production lines running by catching faults early, carry out the water quality sampling that protects the product, learn from a global standard of safety and operational discipline, and build a career in food and beverage manufacturing in Saudi Arabia.
Key Responsibilities & Line Duties
Materials & Production Readiness
- Check quantities of raw and packaging materials against the production order
- Confirm materials are received from the warehouse before the line starts
- Prevent breakdowns and delays caused by missing materials
- Record material transactions accurately on the ERP system
- Use warehouse mobility devices for material movements
- Flag shortages to the supervisor before they affect production
Machine Tending & Line Monitoring
- Operate a range of machines in the production environment
- Carry out testing to confirm machines run well during production
- Monitor line equipment and key process parameters
- Submit fault reports promptly when abnormalities arise
- Follow the standard operating procedure for the line
- Learn and apply line procedures consistently
Product Checks & Coding
- Verify the production date printed on bottles
- Verify the batch number printed on bottles
- Check coding is accurate for product traceability
- Report coding errors immediately
- Keep coding records consistent with production logs
- Support batch traceability across the line
Water Quality Sampling & Treatment
- Carry out water quality treatment sampling
- Analyse samples using designated tools and equipment
- Confirm treatment results are satisfactory
- Monitor water-consuming machines across the factory
- Report water quality deviations promptly
- Keep sampling records accurate and complete
Maintenance & Chemical Cleaning
- Carry out preventive maintenance on equipment
- Carry out corrective maintenance when faults occur
- Conduct chemical cleaning of manufacturing equipment
- Maintain accurate maintenance and operating logs
- Follow chemical handling procedures during cleaning
- Check equipment is safe before returning it to service
Shift Operations & Team Reviews
- Take part in or lead shift operational reviews
- Discuss operational achievements and issues with the team
- Hand over line status clearly at shift change
- Share improvement ideas during reviews
- Follow through on actions agreed in reviews
- Support colleagues during busy production periods
Safety, Sustainability & Compliance
- Assist the safety officer with regular plant inspections
- Record safety violations and potential hazards
- Take corrective action on identified hazards
- Follow Nestle safety rules and procedures at all times
- Adhere to the zero-waste approach across people, materials, and machines
- Protect yourself and others while performing duties
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Associate degree in General Sciences
- Associate degree in Biology or Chemistry
- Associate degree in Electro-Mechanics
- Associate degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering
Experience
- 1 to 4 years of manufacturing experience
- Preferably in food and beverage production
- Or in plastic blow moulding, injection moulding, and labelling
Core Knowledge
- Core knowledge of the 10 Principles
- Working knowledge of standard operating procedures for production lines
- Understanding of safety rules in a food and beverage plant
Personal Skills
- Attention to detail and careful record-keeping
- Willingness to learn and follow new procedures
- Comfort working in a shift pattern
- Ability to report faults and issues clearly
Career Development & Growth Opportunities
Professional Advancement
- Pathway toward Senior Operator or Line Technician roles
- Opportunity to move into maintenance or quality roles
- Growth into shift supervision within a global company
- Exposure to international production standards
Learning & Development
- Hands-on training in line operation and maintenance
- Water quality sampling and analysis skills
- Experience with ERP and warehouse systems
- Development of safety inspection and hazard reporting skills
About Nestle Waters KSA — Quality Water from Al Madinah
Nestle Waters operates in Saudi Arabia from its Almanhal Water Factory in the Industrial City of Al Madinah Al Munawarah. The site produces bottled water under Nestle’s global safety and quality standards, and it works toward the zero-waste goals that the company applies across its operations. Teams on the production floor follow clear procedures and shift reviews to keep lines running well and products accurately coded.
Career Excellence in Water Production: Join a global beverage company in Al Madinah, operate and maintain bottling and packing machines, carry out water quality sampling, follow strong safety and zero-waste practice, and build a career in food and beverage manufacturing in Saudi Arabia.
Who Should Apply?
- Production Operators: Seeking a food and beverage role
- Plastics and Blow Moulding Operators: Moving into bottling
- Science Associate Graduates: Starting a career in manufacturing
- Maintenance Technicians: Interested in line operation
- Lab and QC Assistants: Moving into production
- Al Madinah Residents: Looking for industrial work near home
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