Production Operator - Casual (Kelso)

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Date: 10 Feb 2025

Location: Kelso, NSW, AU, 2795

Company: Simplot

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

Fully supplied laundered uniform, boots PPE

Income Protection Insurance

Company provided on-site soft tissue specialist appointments

Training development opportunities

Discounted health insurance options

Attractive shift loadings overtime rates

About Our Role

Casual production based opportunities with the home of Australia's favourite foods - Simplot Kelso

Shift based positions - work across day / afternoon / night shifts on a Mon-Sat roster (with occasional Sun OT as required)

Base hourly rates from $40.31 (incl. 25% casual loading + 15% afternoon shift allowance + 30% night shift allowance + OT (where applicable)

Opportunities exist for casual Production Operators at Simplot Kelso to support our food manufacturing operations. Simplot Kelso is our seafood and snacking processing plant, producing approx. 50 tonnes of product daily (75 SKUs) for the retail and foodservice markets including Birds Eye, IJ and Captain's Catch branded products. The site employs approx. 120 local employees, with approximately 95% of manufactured goods consisting of either Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) or Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) seafood.

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Production Manager - in these active, hands on manufacturing roles - duties will include (but are not limited to):

Inspection / preparation of incoming raw material

Manual handling of ingredients used in the production process

Safe operations of fixed plant processing high speed packaging equipment

Accurately complete daily shift logs / associated paperwork

Participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) activities

Contribute to site safety Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) activities

About You

Possess a 100% commitment to safety in the workplace

Demonstrated experience within a manufacturing, process or mechanical related role will be highly regarded

Hold a high degree problem solving aptitude

Ability to commit to 8 hour shifts (day/night/afternoon) across a 7 day Mon-Sun roster

Experience in safety quality systems and procedures

Possess a high level of both written and verbal communication skills, in addition to time management skills and the ability to work to production schedules

Ability to work proactively whilst unsupervised whilst also being able to work within a team environment

Possess positive communication skills

A current LF forklift licence and demonstrated operating experience (advantageous)

Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment (incl. urine based drug alcohol screening)

Please click on the "Apply" button to submit your application, ensuring a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role AND an up-to-date resume are included (noting that you will be redirected to the Simplot Careers portal).

APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT, FRIDAY 28th MARCH 2025 - Simplot reserve the right to commence shortlisting prior to advert closing date

Job Requisition ID: 21486

Travel Required : None

Location(s): GF Plant - Kelso

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 [email protected]

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