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**:

- On-the-job training provided
- Fully supplied & laundered uniform, boots & PPE
- Income Protection Insurance
- Company provided on-site soft tissue specialist appointments
- Attractive base rates, shift loadings & overtime rates
- Annual base rate increases to align with the relevant industrial agreement (Simplot National Collective Agreement)

**About Our Role**:

- Casual production based opportunities with Simplot Bathurst - the home of Chiko Roll
- Shift based positions - work across day / afternoon / night shifts on a Mon-Sun roster
- Base hourly rates from $40.24 (incl. 25% casual loading + 15% afternoon shift allowance + 30% night shift allowance + OT where applicable)

Multiple opportunities exist for casual Production Operators at Simplot Bathurst in support of manufacturing operations at our newly redeveloped food manufacturing facility.

Simplot Bathurst employs over 250 people and having been a part of the local community since 1926, continues to produce Edgell products, as well as products for Birds Eye and Chiko. An investment of $90 million has recently been completed at the site, transforming Simplot Bathurst into a frozen vegetable centre of excellence, enabling increased production capacity, and ultimately helping to boost local and export volumes.

**What You Will Do**:
Reporting to the Production Manager and working within an active, hands-on food manufacturing environment - the Production Operator will support the processing of both vegetable & snack lines (incl. broccoli, cauliflower, corn, Chiko etc) - duties may include;
- Inspection, grading & preparation of incoming raw material
- Manual handling of ingredients used in the production process
- Deep cleaning of food production equipment
- Safe operations of fixed plant processing & high speed packaging equipment
- Accurate completion of daily shift logs / associated paperwork
- Participation in Continuous Improvement (CI) activities
- Contributions to site safety & Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) activities

**About You**:

- Possess a 100% commitment to safety, health & wellbeing in the workplace
- Demonstrated experience within a manufacturing or process related role would be highly regarded
- Hold a problem solving mindset
- Ability to commit to 8 hour shifts (day/night/afternoon) across a 7 day Mon-Sun roster
- Experience in safety & quality systems and procedures would be advantageous
- Possess a strong level of both written and verbal communication skills, in addition to time management skills (the ability to work to production schedules)
- Ability to work proactively with initiative
- 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, FRIDAY 16th MAY 2025 - Simplot reserve the right to commence shortlisting prior to advert closing date.**

**Job Requisition ID**:21954

**Travel Required**: None

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

**Country**: Australia

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