AddressField Services Operator (Casual) - Ulverstone
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Date: 25 Jan 2024
Location: Ulverstone, TAS, AU, 7315
Company: Simplot
Simplot Australia is a food manufacturing and agriculture business encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood, and sauce operations that supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to Australia and New Zealand's major retail and food service customers.
As a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, we are focused on creating food Australians and New Zealanders love by maximising 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 the likes of Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.
We have five manufacturing sites in Australia and six sales sites and employ almost 2000 people across these operations. We are an integral part of the global J.R. Simplot Company.
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.
About our Role
Simplot Australia are seeking applicants for the position of Field Services Operator for opportunities with our Raw Procurement Team for our 2024 potato intake season.
Based out of our Ulverstone manufacturing facility (with the potential requirement to work at other storage locations across the NW coast of Tasmania) and working across a Mon-Sat roster (0700hrs - 1700hrs) with the potential for overtime in the peak of the season, these casual roles will commence mid-March 2024 and are expected to run for a period of approx 12 weeks. This is a great opportunity for those physically fit candidates who like to work within a busy and active operational environment.
- Ordinary hourly rates of $38.35 p/h (incl. of 25% casual loading) + penalties (where applicable)
- Fully supplied and laundered uniform
- Boots & PPE provided
- Training provided
- The opportunity to work with a truly global business
What You Will Do
Duties may include (but are not limited to the following):
- Contribute to site health & safety initiatives
- Marshalling / guiding of loaded truck and trailer / semi-trailer combinations into storage & intake areas
- Weighbridge operations / recording of data (electronic & paper based)
- Forklift operations
- Monitoring of intake conveyors to ensure quality of intake material & to rectify any obstructions
- Use of site based radio communications
- Apply operational standards and procedures
About You
- Possess a 100% commitment to safety in the workplace
- Have an eye for detail
- Confident in the use of site based radio communications
- Be physically fit with the ability to work on your feet for up to 10 hours per day which may include inclement weather
- Possess a strong work ethic with a focus on being a team player and can-do attitude.
- Ability to commence mid-March and work over a Mon-Sat roster for the duration of the harvest season (approx. 12 weeks). Flexibility to work overtime at short notice if required will be highly regarded.
- Possess a current LF Forklift licence (advantageous) with the ability and willingness to work both on and off a forklift
The Perks
- Ordinary hourly rates of $38.35 (incl. of 25% casual loading) + shift loadings & overtime (where applicable)
- Fully supplied and laundered uniform + boots + PPE
- Income Protection Insurance
- On-site subsidised canteen
- On-site car parking
APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT 22nd February 2024 - Note that Simplot reserve the right to commence shortlisting prior to advert closing date.
Job Requisition ID: 17219
Travel Required : None
Pay Grade : Step and Grade
Location(s): SAPL Warehouse - Ulverstone
Country : Australia
Simplot 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 careers.contact@simplot.com
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