Requirements
Candidates should have a high school diploma, technical certificate, or equivalent. Requires 1-3 years of experience in production, manufacturing, factory, or assembly-line environments. Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with manual or automated tools are necessary. Strong attention to detail, physical fitness, and the ability to follow instructions and safety procedures are essential. Must be a reliable team player comfortable with shift-based operations.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Umm Al Quwain, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Engineering - Civil & Construction
Company Industry
Retail
Objective:
Plays a hands-on role in supporting machine operators and supervisors during day-to-day production activities. The role ensures uninterrupted workflow through material handling, basic machine support, monitoring, and housekeeping activities. By maintaining safety, cleanliness, and accurate production records, the position contributes to operational efficiency and consistent production output.
Key responsibilities:
1. Production support & machine assistance
- Assist machine operators during setup, start-up, operation, and shutdown of production equipment.
- Monitor machines during operation to ensure smooth and continuous production.
- Carry out basic machine adjustments under supervision and report abnormalities or breakdowns immediately.
- Support supervisors during product changeovers and shift transitions.
2. Material handling & workflow management
- Supply raw materials to machines to maintain steady production flow and prevent downtime.
- Load, unload, and transport raw materials, semi-finished, and finished goods using trolleys or pallet jacks.
- Measure, weigh, and verify materials before feeding them into the production process.
- Ensure correct material handling to avoid damage, wastage, or contamination.
3. Safety, housekeeping & 5S compliance
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in line with 5S and workplace safety standards.
- Clean machines, molds, tools, conveyors, and workstations during changeovers and end-of-shift activities.
- Follow all SOPs, safety guidelines, and PPE requirements at all times.
- Report unsafe conditions or practices to supervisors promptly.
4. Documentation & operational reporting support
- Assist in maintaining basic production records such as output counts and raw material batch details.
- Support tracking and reporting of machine downtime and minor production interruptions.
- Ensure accurate communication of operational issues to supervisors for timely resolution.
- Follow instructions related to documentation and compliance requirements.
Desired experience:
High school diploma, technical certificate, or equivalent qualification.
1-3 years of experience in a production, manufacturing, factory, or assembly-line environment.
Basic mechanical aptitude with familiarity in handling manual or automated tools.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards.
Physically fit and able to handle materials and equipment safely.
Ability to follow instructions, SOPs, and safety procedures consistently.
Reliable team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Comfortable working in a production or manufacturing environment with shift-based operations.
About the Company
The Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle brand conglomerate residing on the crossroads of a modern economy - Dubai, UAE. The mercurial growth in the last 17 years has been by acquiring a host of world class fashion labels from around the world - Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, Kenneth Cole, Aldo & Tim Hortons just to name a few.
Today the group caters to thousands of eager shoppers through its over 1530 stores, 75 International brands and employing 12,000 multi cultural staff in over 4 continents. Apparel believes in turning dreams in to reality and we give everyone - our customers, our stakeholders, our employees - an equal opportunity to do so.
Apparel group has carved its strong presence not only in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia but opened thriving gateways to market in India, South Africa, Poland, Singapore, Jordan, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Additionally, clear strategies are in place to enter emerging markets such as Hungary, Pakistan, Egypt and Philippines.
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