Production Operator (Seasonal) - Spreyton

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 seasonal casual opportunities at our Spreyton based storage facility.
Reporting to the Field Service Supervisor, these seasonal roles will commence early-April 2024 and run through until approx late July 2024, whilst working across a Monday to Sunday roster.

• Casual rates of $31.16 p/h (inclusive of 25% casual loading)
• Fully supplied uniform
• Boots & PPE provided
• Training provided in role

What You Will Do

• Quality inspection
• Foreign object removal
• Sorting / separation
• Grading
• Monitoring of lines
• Contribute to Good Manufacturing Practice
• Clean down of plant & equipment + general work area

About You

• 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 early April 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)

The Perks

• Ordinary hourly rates of $31.16 (incl. of 25% casual loading)
• Fully supplied uniform + boots + PPE
• On-site car parking
• Company provided soft tissue specialist appointments

APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT MONDAY 11th March 2024 (shortlisting may commence during the advertising period)
Job Requisition ID: 17446
Travel Required: None
Pay Grade: Hourly
Location(s): SAPL Plant - Spreyton
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