Production Operator (Casual) - Echuca

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Date: 1 May 2024

Location: Echuca, VIC, AU, 3564

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.

About Our Role

Simplot Australia are seeking applications for the casual positions of Forklift / Production Operator at our Echuca based food processing facility. The Echuca site harks back to 1978 when it was originally owned by Plumrose, who commenced operating it as a tomato paste plant, which is still a core part of our operations. However, today the site also produces products under our Leggo's, Edgell, Chicken Tonight, Raguletto and Harvest brands.

These casual roles will work across a variety of 8 hour shifts (day / night / afternoon) on a Monday to Friday work week.

• Ordinary rates of $43.56 p/h (incl. of 25% casual loading) + shift loadings & penalties (where applicable)

• On the job training provided

• Fully supplied and laundered uniform

• Boots & PPE provided

• The opportunity to work with a truly global business

What You Will Do

• Safe and effective forklift operations to move palleted goods around a busy food production facility (forklift licenced candidates will be required to undertake in non-fork duties as part of the Production Team)

• Safe operations of fixed plant processing & packing equipment

• Manual handling of ingredients used in the production process

• Inspection of incoming product

• Provide assistance and support to other team members as required

• Participate in Continuous Improvement processes

• Contribute to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) as standard

• Apply the operational standards and procedures

About You

• Possess a 100% commitment to safety in the workplace

• Hold a strong work ethic with a passion for working as part of a successful team.

• Current LF Forklift licence (mandatory) with solid operational experience is highly beneficial

• Demonstrated experience within a food manufacturing facility will be highly regarded

• Be available for an immediate start

• Possess an eye for detail with problem solving ability

• Ability to work over a 5-day Mon-Fri roster inclusive of day / afternoon shift / night

• A high level of both written and verbal communication skills

• Intermediate user of PC systems

The Perks

• Generous ordinary hourly rates $43.56 p/h (incl. of 25% casual loading) + shift loadings & penalties (where applicable)

• Fully supplied and laundered uniform / boots / PPE

• Soft tissue specialist appointments on site

• On-site canteen & car parking

APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY 29th MAY 2024 (Simplot reserve the right to commence recruitment activities prior to advertised closing date).

Job Requisition ID: 18585

Travel Required : None

Pay Grade : Step and Grade

Location(s): SAPL Plant - Echuca

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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