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 Australia and New Zealand’s major retail and foodservice customers and are part of Simplot’s Global Food business. With 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, Simplot Global Food serves retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, and employs 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific.

In Australia, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating food that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Australian 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.

**About Our Role**:
With multiple intake dates in January, these critical roles will involve safe operations of fixed plant processing equipment and forklifts across a variety of day / afternoon / night shifts during our Mon-Sun operations, working 8 hour shifts.

**What You Will Do**:
Working to process a variety of vegetables & snack lines incl. broccoli, cauliflower, corn - duties will include (but are not limited to);
- Safely operate a variety of fixed plant process & packing equipment within a busy production environment incl. monitoring of system processes & information / adjusting system settings to ensure quality of product is maintained to the defined standard
- Adhere to GMP and food safety practices
- Grading / sorting / quality inspection / foreign object removal
- Contribute to continual improvement processes in conjunction with peers, Team Leaders and Area Managers

Production Operator roles that includes fork duties but not limited to;
- Safely transport product between our production areas and cold stores
- Use of fork mounted RF systems + radio communications
- Operate within our cold store
- Perform pre-start checks on forklift equipment
- Work within a factory environment that has varying temperatures / noise levels (PPE provided)

**About You**:

- Possess a 100% commitment to safety in the workplace
- Ability to work across a variety of 8 hour shifts (day / afternoon / night)
- Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures
- Demonstrated experience within a manufacturing, process or mechanical related role - FMCG experience will be advantageous
- Have a high standard of mechanical & problem solving aptitude
- Possess a high attention to detail
- 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 within a team environment
- Possess positive communication skills
- A current LF forklift licence and demonstrated operating experience (mandatory for applicants to be considered for a Production Operator role that include fork duties)
- Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment (incl. urine based drug & alcohol screening)
- Available to commence in January

**The Perks**:

- Ordinary hourly rates of $37.93 (incl. of 25% casual loading) + shift loadings & overtime (where applicable)
- Fully supplied and laundered uniform + boots + PPE
- Company provided soft tissue specialist appointments
- On-site car parking
- Income Protection Insurance
- Discounted gym memberships
- Discounted health Insurance

**Please click the "Apply" button to submit your covering letter outlining your suitability for the role AND an up to date resume (must include 2x work related referees) Please note, you will be redirected to the Simplot Careers portal.**

**APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 5TH JANUARY 2025 - Simplot reserve the right to commence recruitment activities prior to advert closing date.**

**Job Requisition ID**:20748

**Travel Required**: None

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

**Country**: Australia

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