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.

**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 the famous Chiko Roll
- Shift based positions - work across day / afternoon / night shifts on a Mon-Sun roster (with a focus on day & afternoon shift)
- Base hourly rates from $37.94 (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 in a food processing environment, the Production Operator will support the processing of vegetable & snack lines (incl. broccoli, cauliflower, corn, Chiko etc) - duties will include;
- Inspection, grading & preparation of incoming raw material
- Manual handling of ingredients used in the production process
- Safe operations of fixed plant processing & high speed packaging equipment
- 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 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 (day/night/afternoon) across a 7 day Mon-Sun roster (with a focus on day & afternoon shift)
- Experience in safety & quality systems and procedures (advantageous)
- 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, FRIDAY 28th MARCH 2025 - Simplot reserve the right to commence shortlisting prior to advert closing date**

**Job Requisition ID**:21493

**Travel Required**: None

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

**Country**: Australia

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