About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Introduction
Looking for a solid start or a dependable next step in your career? As a Packing Helper at our bustling Dates Factory in Jebel Ali, you’ll play a hands-on role in bringing Dubai’s favorite treat to tables near and far. Whether you’re a newcomer eager to build experience or someone who takes pride in a job well done, this role offers real, reliable work with a straightforward team – and yes, plenty of sweet-smelling dates.
About the Company
Nestled in the heart of Jebel Ali, our dates factory is more than just conveyor belts and boxes: it’s a place where teamwork truly matters. Every box of dates that leaves our facility reflects not just our quality, but a collective effort from each pair of hands involved. We’re a friendly crew of all backgrounds — quick to help each other out, celebrate birthdays, or swap stories over lunch breaks. Our managers know everyone by name, and we believe honest work deserves honest recognition and support (including Friday teatime treats after a busy week).
What You’ll Be Doing
- Carefully sorting and inspecting dates to ensure only top-quality products are packed
- Packing dates in boxes, trays, or containers according to specific instructions
- Labelling boxes accurately and double-checking orders before dispatch
- Assisting with loading packed goods onto trolleys or trucks for delivery
- Maintaining cleanliness and safety in your packing area throughout the shift
- Working with your teammates and supervisors to meet daily packing targets
- Lending a hand with stock checks, basic paperwork, or light warehouse tasks as needed
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves:
- Reliable work ethic—you show up on time and ready to help
- Good attention to detail when sorting or packing products
- Basic communication skills (any language; English, Hindi, or Arabic all welcome)
- Willingness to do physical work and stand for shifts
- Ability to follow instructions and work in a team
Nice-to-Haves:
- Previous experience in packing or warehouse roles
- Familiarity with sorting food products or handling dispatch paperwork
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive salary of AED1700 plus overtime pay for extra hours
- Free company-sponsored visa, so you can work here worry-free
- Comfortable accommodation provided with easy access to the factory
- Opportunity to work in a friendly, multicultural environment
- No experience needed—just a good attitude
- Learn new skills and enjoy job stability in a growing industry
- Supportive supervisors and approachable coworkers
We know how important it is to find work you can count on, and we make it easy for new team members to feel welcome. Join us, and let’s get packing!
Common Interview Questions and Tips
To help you prepare and feel confident, here are some questions you might encounter during the interview process for this role.
- Can you walk me through your approach to sorting products and checking for quality when packing food items?
- What steps would you take to ensure boxes are correctly labelled and orders are accurate before dispatch?
- How do you manage the physical demands of standing for long shifts and lifting packed goods?
- Have you worked in a packing or warehouse environment before? If so, what systems or tools did you use to keep organized?
- Describe a time when you had to meet a daily work target or deadline alongside a team. How did you contribute to achieving the goal?
- Tell me about a situation where you had to quickly adapt to changes in instructions or priorities. How did you handle it?
- Give an example of how you’ve helped maintain safety or cleanliness in a previous workplace, even when things got busy.
- Can you describe a time when you helped a coworker or supported a teammate? What was the outcome?
- What motivates you to show up on time and put in consistent effort at your job?
- Our team is very diverse and supportive. Why do you think you’d be a good fit for a multicultural work environment like ours?
- How do you handle repetitive or routine tasks while maintaining focus and attention to detail?
- If you noticed a mistake or potential issue with an order, how would you address it with your supervisor or team?
- What interests you about the food packing industry, and why did you choose to apply for this role?
- How do you ensure open communication with supervisors and teammates, especially when you face language barriers?