Production Operator

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, focussed on creating meals that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Aussie life for generations, and 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**:

- Fully supplied & laundered uniform, boots & PPE
- Income Protection Insurance
- Company provided on-site soft tissue specialist appointments
- Training & development opportunities
- Discounted health insurance options
- Attractive shift loadings & overtime rates

**About Our Role**:

- Casual production based opportunities with the home of Australia's favourite foods - Simplot Kelso
- Shift based positions - work across day / afternoon / night shifts on a Mon-Sat roster (with occasional Sun OT as required)
- Base hourly rate $42.13 (incl. 25% casual loading) + 15% afternoon shift allowance + 30% night shift allowance + OT (where applicable)

Opportunities exist for casual Production Operators at Simplot Kelso to support our food manufacturing operations. Simplot Kelso is our seafood and snacking processing plant, producing approx. 50 tonnes of product daily (75 SKUs) for the retail and foodservice markets including Birds Eye, I&J and Captain's Catch branded products. The site employs approx. 120 local employees, with approximately 95% of manufactured goods consisting of either Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) or Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) seafood.

**What You Will Do**:
Reporting to the Production Manager - in these active, hands on manufacturing roles - after successful completion of on-the-job training, duties will include (but are not limited to):

- Inspection / preparation of incoming raw material
- Manual handling of ingredients used in the production process
- Safe operations of fixed plant processing & high speed packaging equipment
- Cleaning and sanitation of production lines
- Accurately complete daily shift logs / associated paperwork
- Participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) activities
- Contribute to site safety & Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) activities

**About You**:

- Possess a 100% commitment to safety, health & wellbing in the workplace
- Demonstrated experience within a manufacturing, process or mechanical related role will be highly regarded
- Hold a problem solving mindset
- Ability to commit to 8 hour shifts across a 7 day Mon-Sun roster (incl. of day/night/afternoon shifts)
- Possess a high level of both written and verbal communication skills, in addition to time management skills and the ability to work to production schedules
- Ability to work proactively whilst unsupervised whilst also being able to work within a team environment
- Possess positive communication skills
- A current LF forklift licence and demonstrated operating experience (advantageous)
- Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment (incl. urine based drug & alcohol screening)

**APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT, WEDNESDAY 27th AUGUST 2025 - Simplot reserve the right to commence shortlisting prior to advert closing date**

**Job Requisition ID**:23020

**Travel Required**: None

**Location(s)**:GF Plant - Kelso

**Country**: Australia

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