Production ForkForklift Operator (Seasonal) - Spreytonlift 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.

Simplot Australia are seeking applicants for seasonal casual opportunities at our Spreyton based storage facility.

Reporting to the Field Service Supervisor, these seasonal roles will commence asap and run through until approx late July 2024, whilst working across a Monday to Sunday roster.

• Casual rates of $32.82 p/h (inclusive of 25% casual loading)
• Fully supplied uniform
• Boots & PPE provided
• Training provided in role

• Safely transport product between our production areas and cold stores
• Operate within our cold store stacking bins of product
• Perform pre-start checks on forklift equipment
• Adhere to site safety and operational policies whilst contributing to continuous improvement within our processes

• Possess a 100% commitment to safety in the workplace
• Prior experience within a production role or food processing is beneficial but not essential
• Ability & willingness to work over a 7-day work week and to be adaptable to operational needs at short notice
• Available to start asap and work for the duration of our potato season
• Ability to undertake repetitive manual handling tasks whilst standing for long periods of time
• Possess a strong work ethic and display strong and positive communication skills
• Willingness to undergo aptitude testing assessments as part of recruitment processes (completed in house).
• Be willing to undertake a full pre-employment medical (incl. urine-based D&A screening)

• Ordinary hourly rates of $32.82 p/h (incl. of 25% casual loading)
• Fully supplied uniform + boots + PPE
• On-site car parking
• Company provided soft tissue specialist appointments

APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 21st APRIL 2024 (shortlisting may commence during the advertising period)

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 ***************@simplot.com