Field Officer

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

Tools of the trade vehicle provided Bonus incentives Discounted health insurance options Income Protection Insurance Fully supplied uniform, boots & PPE Training & development opportunities Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

About Our Role

Simplot works closely with Australian farmers throughout Tasmania, NSW, Victoria and Queensland to grow quality vegetables for processing throughout our Australian frozen and shelf stable product operations. 

An opportunity exists in the full-time permanent position of  Field Officer  for engagement with our Raw Procurement division. Reporting to the Agricultural Manager, this role forms an integral link between Simplot and our potato growers across North-Western Tasmania (Ulverstone to Sassafras), working closely with our growers to manage cropping and harvest operations. Based out of our Ulverstone manufacturing facility, the successful candidate will spend time both in the field, and connecting with our wider team in the office (a tools of the trade vehicle forms part of this role).

Working Monday to Friday (with some seasonal weekend work as required) - this is a great opportunity for those with a passion for agriculture who are looking to take the next step in their ag career. 

What You Will Do

Contracting of potato growing to support overall crop volumes Intake forecasting Manage planting and harvesting programs  Build and maintain strong relationships with our growers Accurate data and record keeping Provide technical advice to growers to ensure optimum yield  Contribute to site safety & continuous improvement activities

About You

Possess a 100% commitment to health & safety in the workplace Demonstrated experience ideally in agriculture - though we are open to considering candidates from a related industry e.g. forestry or an operational role. Possess a current drivers licence (mandatory) Willingness to learn, energetic & motivated outlook Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team Be a self starter with exceptional time management skills Ability to make well considered & thought out decisions Good written and verbal interpersonal communication skills. Ability to use Windows OS & the Microsoft Office suite of products Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment (incl. urine based D&A screening)

Job Requisition ID:  18421 

Travel Required : Less than 10% 

Location(s):  SAPL Plant - Ulverstone 

Country : Australia 

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