Storeperson (Permanent) - Devonport

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.

Reporting to the Production Planner, the successful candidate will possess demonstrated experience within a busy production stores environment

• Ordinary rates of $34.10 p/h + overtime (where applicable)
• Fully supplied and laundered uniform
• Boots & PPE provided
• The opportunity to work with a truly global busines

ABOUT OUR ROLE

An exciting opportunity exists in the full-time permanent role of Storesperson to be based at our Devonport based vegetable processing facility.
Since opening in 1942, our Devonport site has a proud history in the local community. The site processes vegetables including peas, beans, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and onions that are grown by our local Tasmanian growers. The close proximity to our growers assists in ensuring that the vegetables are blanched, snap frozen and packed soon after being harvested at their peak.

Reporting to the Production Planner, the successful candidate will possess demonstrated experience within a busy production stores environment

• Ordinary rates of $34.10 p/h + overtime (where applicable)
• Fully supplied and laundered uniform
• Boots & PPE provided
• The opportunity to work with a truly global business

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Production Storeperson, duties will include but are not limited to the following;

• Forklift operations - loading / unloading of third party vehicles containing production consumables and movement of consumables to the various production areas of the plant. Our forklifts operate via finger toggle controls, and are a mix of gas & electric units.
• Timely and accurate stocktaking, consistent with Simplot and procedures.
• Purchasing of site materials
• Data entry into Windows based PC systems
• Inventory Management
• Warehouse Management
• Provide timely information and advice to Production Planner and fellow team members on critical issues and activities.
• Keep the Production Planner informed on activities, developments, issues and changes which may or will impact on operations.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 18/05/2024 - PLEASE CLICK ON THE “APPLY” BUTTON (NOTING YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO THE SIMPLOT CAREERS PORTAL). APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A COVERING LETTER OUTLINING YOUR SUITABILITY FOR THE ROLE AND AN UP-TO-DATE RESUME.

Job Requisition ID: 18369
Travel Required: None
Pay Grade: Step and Grade
Location(s): SAPL Plant Devonport - Quoiba
Country: Australia

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 Peopl