Production Operator - CAS

at  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.

ABOUT OUR ROLE

Simplot Australia are seeking applications for the position(s) of Production Operator to be engaged on a casual basis at our Kelso based food manufacturing facility.
Simplot Kelso is home to our frozen seafood and snack line production and produces about 50 tonnes of product each day. Approximately 95% of items are made of either Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) or Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) seafood.

Commencing ASAP, these roles will form an integral part of our day/afternoon/night shift (8 hour shifts) process and packing teams.

• Ordinary rates of $39.44 p/h (incl. of 25% casual loading) + shift loadings & penalties (where applicable)
• On the job training provided

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Safely operate a variety of fixed plant process & packing equipment within a busy production environment incl. monitoring of system processes & information / adjusting system settings to ensure quality of product is maintained to the defined standard
• Adhere to GMP and food safety practices
• Meet production plans & targets
• Contribute to continual improvement processes in conjunction with peers, Team Leaders and Area Managers
• Liaise with maintenance team (mechanical & electrical) in relation to both preventative maintenance and breakdowns
• Work within a factory environment that has varying temperatures / noise levels (PPE provided)

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 Peopl