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
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 rate $***** (incl. 25% casual loading) + 15% afternoon shift allowance + 30% night shift allowance
Sat & Sunday overtime paid at double time rates
Here at Simplot Kelso, we have opportunities for casual Production Operators to join the production team in 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, I&J; 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 - after successful completion of on-the-job training, duties will include (but are not limited to):
Inspection / preparation of incoming raw material
Manual handling of ingredients used in the production process
Protected operations of fixed plant processing & high speed packaging equipment
Cleaning and sanitation of production lines
Accuratelycompletedaily shift logs / associated paperwork
Contribute to site safety & Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) activities
LF forklift operations - for those candidates who currently hold a valid forklift licence with demonstrated experience
About You
Possess a 100% commitment to safety, health & wellbeing in the workplace
Demonstrated experience within a manufacturing, process or mechanical related role will be highly regarded
A current LF forklift licence and demonstrated operating experience (advantageous)
Hold a problem solving mindset
Ability to commit to 8 hour shifts across a Mon-Fri roster (incl. of day/night/afternoon shifts) with Saturday OT (as required)
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
Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment (incl. urine based drug & alcohol screening)
APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT, MONDAY 26th OCTOBER **** - Simplot reserve the right to commence shortlisting prior to advert closing date
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