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 BenefitsAt 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
- 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
- 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
- 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)
#LI-OnsiteJob Requisition ID: 18421Travel Required: Less than 10%Location(s): SAPL Plant - UlverstoneCountry: AustraliaSimplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you feel you would be a great addition to our team please apply online today, we would love to hear from you. If you require technical assistance, please email us at