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.