Production Operator - Casual

J.R. Simplot Company; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Uniform + boots + PPE provided

Income protection insurance

Annual rate increases

On-site medical appointments

On-the-job training

Job summary

Simplot Australia is seeking casual Production Operator personnel for our Bathurst facility. You will join the night shift, 11:00pm–7:00am, Monday to Friday, supporting production operations, inspection, equipment operation, and sanitation.

Base rate is AUD 41.95 per hour with 30% night-shift loading and overtime where applicable. Training and PPE are provided, with opportunities for base-rate increases under the national collective agreement.

Qualifications

• Must be available to commence in November 2026.
• Casual Production Operator role at Bathurst site.
• Experience in vegetable processing/manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and grade incoming materials and operate fixed plant processing.
• Clean and sanitise production lines and follow GMP/food safety practices.
• Complete daily shift logs and operate forklifts if licensed.
• Support production operations and sanitation during the corn season.

Skills

Safety awareness

Night shift work

Manual handling

Attention to detail

Tools

LF forklift licence

Job description

In Australia, the 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 major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and New Zealand. The Simplot Global Food business includes 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, serving retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, with 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Globally, the Simplot Company employs 15,000 people, driving innovation and excellence across diverse industries.

Within the Australian market, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating meals that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Aussie life for generations, and include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.

Culture and Benefits

At Simplot, we are fuelled 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

• Competitive hourly rates + shift allowances + overtime opportunities where applicable
• Fully supplied and laundered uniform + boots + PPE
• Income Protection Insurance
• Annual base rate increases to align with the Simplot National Collective Agreement
• Company provided on-site soft tissue specialist appointments
• On-the-job training provided

About Our Role

• Casual opportunities supporting Simplot's 2026 / 2027 Corn Season
• Commencing early November 2026, with work available through approx. May 2027
• Night Shift Only – Monday to Friday 11:00pm - 7:00am
• Base rate of $41.95p/h (incl. casual loading) + 30% night-shift loading + overtime where applicable

Simplot is seeking reliable and motivated candidates for casual Production Operator opportunities at our Bathurst food processing facility.

Employing approximately 250 people, the Bathurst site produces some of Australia's most recognised food brands, including Edgell, Birds Eye and Chiko. Recent investment in the site has transformed Bathurst into a frozen vegetable centre of excellence, supporting increased production capacity for both local and export markets.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you'll work as part of a team supporting production operations, product inspection, equipment operation, cleaning and sanitation activities throughout the corn season.

What You Will Do

Working within our process area, duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Inspection & grading of incoming raw material
• Safe operations of fixed plant processing
• Cleaning and sanitising of production lines
• Adherence to GMP and food safety practices
• Accurate completion of daily shift logs / system entries
• Forklift operations (for those suitably licenced & experienced candidates)
• Contribute to continual improvement (CI) processes
• Work within an active manufacturing environment

For forklift (LF) licensed operators, additional duties may include:

• Safe operations of counterbalance forklifts - transporting raw & finished good between production areas
• Use of forklift mounted RF scanners + radio communications
• Operate within cold store environment

About You

• Possess a 100% commitment to safety, health and wellbeing in the workplace
• Ability to work 8-hour night shifts on a Monday to Friday roster
• Ability to undertake repetitive manual handling tasks in an active,manual role
• Capacity to work to Standard Operating Procedures
• Experience in vegetable processing or manufacturing environment will be highly regarded
• Possess a high level of attention to detail with problem solving aptitude
• Sound written and verbal communication skills, in addition to time management skills
• A current LF forklift licence and demonstrated operating experience is desirable, however not mandatory
• Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment (including a urine-based drug & alcohol screening)
• Available to commence in November 2026

Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you require technical assistance, please email us [e-mail]