Field Assistant

In Australia, the J.R. Simplot Company's core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood, and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable, and chilled products to major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and New Zealand. The Simplot Global Food business includes 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, serving retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, with 8,000 people across North America, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. Globally, the J.R. Simplot Company employs 15,000 people, driving innovation and excellence across diverse industries.

Within the Australian market, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing, and sustainable food, focused on creating meals that maximize value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West, and Chiko.

Culture and Benefits

At Simplot, we are fueled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:

• Respect for Resources
• Spirit of Innovation
• Passion for People

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected, and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.

Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.

The Perks

• Annual incentive (bonus) programme
• Discounted health insurance options
• Income protection insurance
• Tools of the Trade vehicle provided with role
• Novated car leasing agreements (personal vehicle)
• Fully supplied uniform, boots & PPE
• Training & development opportunities
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

About Our Role

Due to internal growth, Simplot are seeking applicants for the position of Field Assistant to join our Raw Procurement division based in Bathurst, regional NSW. Raw Procurement comprises farming and harvesting operations to support our annual sourcing of 450,000 tonnes of potatoes and vegetables, in addition to leading innovative R&D activities throughout Australia and beyond.

Reporting to the Sweet Corn Specialist, in this permanent position - the Field Assistant will work closely with internal and external (crop growers) stakeholders to align with annual crop planting and harvesting plans relative to our sweet corn and brassica (e.g., broccoli / cauliflower) raw materials, whilst building on existing grower relationships.

In this varied role, the successful candidate will undertake weekly travel (by road - tools of the trade vehicle provided) to our growing areas within the Orana region (Dubbo / Narromine) and to the Forbes / Cowra areas, with monthly travel to our growing areas within QLD.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with the Sweet Corn Specialist in the management of contract growing operations
• Act as a first point of contact between Simplot and contract growers
• Assist with development of the annual planting schedule in close conjunction with contract growers
• Assist with development of the annual harvest plan to align with manufacturing activities
• Provide best practice advice to growers on cropping solutions
• Undertake regular visits to growing operations & manufacturing facilities
• Provide regular communications / reporting to the wider Raw Procurement team with cropping data
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement (CI) activities
• Assist with general farm duties (e.g., tractor operations, fencing, etc.) during the off-season

About You

• 100% commitment to health, safety & wellbeing in the workplace
• Ag-related tertiary qualifications (e.g., agronomy) and exposure to cropping such as sweet corn, brassica, cereal crops will be highly regarded
• Possess a customer-focused mindset, with the ability to build long-term relationships with growers and stakeholders
• Ability to self-start and work independently
• Attention to detail
• Intermediate to advanced PC skills with MS Office competencies
• Willingness to travel for work, including both road and air travel
• Hold a current C class driver's license
• Chemcert + LF forklift licenses would be advantageous (training can be provided)
• Willingness to undergo a pre-employment medical (including urine-based D&A screening)

APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT, TUESDAY 16th SEPTEMBER Simplot reserves the right to commence shortlisting prior to the advert closing date.

Job Requisition ID : 23241

Travel Required : Less than 10%

Location(s) : GF Bathurst Farm - Abercrombie

Country : Australia