Pea Harvester 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**:

- Attractive base rate of $40.15 p/h (incl. casual loading) + shift loadings & OT - where applicable
- Paid travel time with transport provided
- Company provided soft tissue specialist appointments
- Boots & PPE are provided

**About Our Role**:

- Seasonal Pea Harvester Operator positions
- Work across the midlands and northern Tas (transport provided & travel paid)
- Approx. 10 week season

Here at Simplot, we are seeking safety focused Pea Harvester Operators for our upcoming harvest season. Working across the Midlands and Northern Tasmania, the Pea Harvester Operator will work approx. 12 hour days (exclusive of travel) with a daily paddock start time 0300hrs. Transport from our Wesley Vale depot is provided, with company provided overnight accommodation being offered for those remote harvest locations.

Commencing early November to undertake training and seasonal harvesting, these are ideal opportunties for those tertiary agricultural students looking to further their harvest knowledge & experience within a working environment during the university semster breaks.

Base rate of pay incl. of 25% casual loading = $40.15 p/h with shift allowances, penalties & OT (where applicable).

**What You Will Do**:
Working as part of an experienced harvest crew and safely operating a self propelled pea harvester e.g. Oxbo GP1189 - duties will incl. but are not limited to;
- Primarily operate / drive a modern fleet of pea harvesters
- Undertake machinery pre-starts incl. oil & fluid checks, tyre pressure etc.
- Refueling of harvesters & associated auxiliary equipment
- Review of daily harvest plan and work to this plan
- Use of radio communications between fellow Harvester Operators and maintenance / team leadership
- Contribute to group safety activities and continuous improvement (CI) programs

**About You**:

- 100% commitment to safety, health and wellbeing in the workplace
- Current Australian drivers licence
- Harvester, tractor or mobile plant experience will be advantageous
- Ability to work 12 hours (0300hrs paddock starts - excl. of travel time) across northern Tasmania with capacity to stay overnight where required
- Mechanical aptitude
- Availability to commence in early November and commit to the full season - approx. 10 weeks
- Ability to undertake pre-employment medical screening incl. urine based drug & alcohol testing

**APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT, SUNDAY 5th OCTOBER 2025 - Simplot reserve the right to commence shortlisting prior to advert closing date**

**Job Requisition ID**:23600

**Travel Required**:
**Location(s)**:GF Raw Warehouse - Wesley Vale

**Country**: Australia

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