Casual Production Operator – Food Manufacturing

Simplot; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform & PPE

Income protection

On-site soft tissue service

Discounted health insurance

Shift loadings & overtime

Job summary

Simplot Kelso in New South Wales is hiring casual Production Operators to join the home of Australia's favourite foods. You'll work across day, afternoon and night shifts on a Mon-Sat roster, with occasional Sun overtime. Base hourly rate $43.26 (incl.

25% casual loading) plus 15% afternoon shift allowance + 30% night shift allowance; Sat & Sunday overtime paid at double time. Here at Simplot Kelso, the site processes seafood and snacks for Birds Eye, I&J and Captain's Catch brands, employing

Qualifications

• 100% commitment to safety, health and wellbeing in the workplace.
• Experience in manufacturing, process or mechanical roles is highly regarded.
• Current LF forklift licence and demonstrated operating experience (advantageous).
• Strong problem solving mindset.
• Ability to work 8-hour shifts across Mon-Fri with Saturday OT as required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with time-management ability.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment including drug/alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and prepare incoming raw material for production.
• Handle ingredients and operate high-speed packaging equipment.
• Maintain safe operations of fixed plant processing lines.
• Clean and sanitize production lines and maintain logs.
• Complete shift logs and related paperwork accurately.
• Contribute to site safety and GMP activities.
• Operate LF forklift (where qualified) as required.

Skills

Forklift licence

Safety mindset

Team communication

Problem solving

Job description

Simplot Kelso in New South Wales is hiring casual Production Operators to join the home of Australia's favourite foods. You'll work across day, afternoon and night shifts on a Mon-Sat roster, with occasional Sun overtime. Base hourly rate $43.26 (incl.

25% casual loading) plus 15% afternoon shift allowance + 30% night shift allowance; Sat & Sunday overtime paid at double time. Here at Simplot Kelso, the site processes seafood and snacks for Birds Eye, I&J and Captain's Catch brands, employing