Production Operator (Casual) - Kelso

Simplot Company; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform & PPE

Income protection insurance

On-site medical appointments

Discounted health insurance

Shift loadings & overtime

Job summary

Simplot Kelso is offering casual Production Operator roles at our Kelso site in Australia. The roles are shift-based across day, afternoon and night on a Mon-Sat roster, with occasional Sunday overtime. The base hourly rate is 43.26 AUD, including casual loading, plus afternoon and night shift allowances.

We provide a safety-focused environment and strong growth opportunities. Join a team producing around 50 tonnes daily, with ASC/MSC seafood emphasis, and benefit from uniform, insurance

Qualifications

• Commitment to safety, health and wellbeing in the workplace.
• Experience in manufacturing or mechanical roles preferred.
• Current LF forklift licence with demonstrated operating experience.
• Strong problem solving and teamwork abilities.
• Good written and verbal communication and time management.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and prepare incoming materials for production.
• Operate fixed plant equipment and high-speed packaging lines.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of production areas.
• Complete shift logs accurately and timely.
• Support GMP and site safety initiatives.
• Operate forklift if licensed.

Skills

Safety-first mindset

Strong communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Time management

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

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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 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 $43.26 (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
• Safe 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)
  

Location(s): GF Plant - Kelso

Country: Australia