A date and food processing factory in Buraidah needs factory workers for its sorting, cleaning, and packing lines. The role is full-time and runs on day and evening shifts, with extra hours during the harvest and packing season. The plant operates in an industrial area of Buraidah, in the Al-Qassim Region of central Saudi Arabia. Workers clean and sort dates, run packing machines, and prepare boxes for local sale and export.
The starting salary ranges from SAR 1,200 to SAR 1,800 per month, in line with the current market average for food and agro processing work in the Kingdom. Demand rises sharply during the date season, which brings strong overtime pay. The package also includes free housing and transport, so workers keep most of their monthly earnings.
Company Overview
The employer processes and packs dates and related food products for buyers in the Kingdom and abroad. Al-Qassim is a major date-growing region, so the plant stays busy through much of the year. The factory keeps strict food hygiene standards across a clean, temperature-aware floor. New workers learn each station and the hygiene rules through hands-on training from supervisors. Buraidah is the center of the Kingdom’s date trade, so the plant offers steady work and especially strong overtime when the harvest arrives. The role gives new arrivals a clear and simple start in food processing.
Responsibilities
- Clean and sort dates by size, grade, and quality.
- Remove damaged or low-grade items from the line.
- Feed product into washing and packing machines.
- Fill, weigh, and seal boxes and packs.
- Label packs and stack them onto pallets.
- Follow strict food hygiene rules at every step.
- Clean machines and surfaces at the end of each shift.
- Report machine faults or quality issues to the supervisor.
Qualifications and Requirements
- No degree needed. The job welcomes non-graduates.
- Good fitness to stand and work through full shifts.
- Clean habits and care for food hygiene rules.
- Basic English or Arabic for simple instructions.
- A valid passport and the right to get a Saudi work visa.
- Readiness to work extra hours during the date season.
- A reliable, neat, and steady working style.
Benefits and Perks
- Starting pay of SAR 1,200 to SAR 1,800 per month, market average.
- Strong overtime pay during the busy date season.
- Free shared accommodation near the factory.
- Free daily transport to and from the plant.
- Free uniform, gloves, and hygiene gear.
- Training on sorting, packing, and hygiene tasks.
- Visa and work permit support from the employer.
- Paid leave and end-of-service pay under Saudi labor law.
How to Apply
If you want seasonal-strong factory work in Buraidah with good overtime, prepare your CV today. List your work history, any food or packing experience, and your earliest start date. Add a short cover note that shows your interest in food processing and your clean working habits. Send your updated CV to the employer through the official job listing. Hiring peaks before the date season, so an early application gives you the best timing.