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**:

- Base rate of $40.24 p/h (incl. of casual loading) + shift allowances + OT where applicable
- Fully supplied and laundered uniform + boots + PPE
- Income Protection Insurance
- Annual base rate increases to align with the Simplot National Collective Agreement
- Company provided on-site soft tissue specialist appointments

**About Our Role**:

- Corn season 2025 / 2026 casual production opportunities
- Commencement early November with corn season running until approx. May 2026
- On-the-job training provided
- 15% afternoon shift allowance + 30% night shift allowance

Reporting to the Production Manager and commencing from early November 2025 (with likely end of season May 2026), these casual roles will work a variety of 8 hour shifts on a day / afternoon / night Monday to Saturday roster supporting our upcoming corn season production activities. Commencing base rate of pay $40.24 p/h (incl. of casual loading) + 15% afternoon shift allowance + 30% night shift allowance + weekend OT (where applicable).

Day shift 0700 - 1500hrs
Afternoon shift 1500 - 2300hrs
Night shift 2300 - 0700hrs

**What You Will Do**:
Working within our process, packout or logistics areas - Production Operator duties will include (but are not limited to);
- Inspection & grading of incoming raw material
- Foreign object removal
- Safe operations of fixed plant processing & high speed packaging equipment
- Cleaning and sanitising of production lines
- Adherence to GMP and food safety practices
- Accurate completion of daily shift logs / system entries
- Contribute to continual improvement (CI) processes
- Work within an active manufacturing environment
- Safe operations of counterbalance forklifts - transporting raw & finished good between production areas
- Use of forklift mounted RF scanners + radio communications
- Pre-start checks
- Operate within cold store environment

**About You**:

- Possess a 100% commitment to safety, health and wellbeing in the workplace
- Ability to work across a range of 8 hour shifts (day / afternoon / night) on a Monday to Saturday roster
- Ability to undertake repetitive manual handling tasks in an active, manual role
- Capacity to work to Standard Operating Procedures
- Experience in vegetable processing or manufacturing environment will be highly regarded
- Possess a high level of attention to detail with problem solving aptitude
- Sound written and verbal communication skills, in addition to time management skills
- Team player mindset
- A current LF forklift licence and demonstrated operating experience (mandatory for applicants to be considered for a Production Operator role that include fork duties)
- Available to commence in November 2025
- Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment (incl. urine based drug & alcohol screening)

**APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT, WEDNESDAY 29th OCTOBER 2025 - Simplot reserve the right to commence shortlisting prior to advert closing date**

**Job Requisition ID**:23724

**Travel Required**: None

**Location(s)**:GF Bathurst Plant - Llanarth

**Country**: Australia

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