Production Operator (Casual) - Kelso

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

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)

APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT, MONDAY 26th OCTOBER 2026 - Simplot reserve the right to commence shortlisting prior to advert closing date