About this role
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 the Simplot Company, 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 and laundered uniform + boots + PPE
- Income Protection Insurance
- Overtime opportunties (Saturday hours paid at double-time)
- On-site canteen
- On-site car parking
About Our Role
- Seasonal potato storage / intake opportunities
- Base hourly rate $42.18, incl. 25% casual loading + OT (Saturday double time)
- Ulverstone based
- Mon - Fri expected hours 0700 - 1700hrs (with some expected 1900hrs finish)
- Sat expected hours 0650 -1500hrs
Opportunities exist to join Simplot's Raw Procurement team for our 2026 potato intake / storage season, to be based at our Ulverstone frozen potato product manufacturing facility. Working as part of the busy Raw Intake team, these casual opportunities will commence in early March 2026 with expection completion late June 2026 (completion dates of intake will be weather dependent). These hands on, active roles will be based outdoors in our storage facilities and will work in varying weather conditions, requiring a good level of physical fitness.
Simplot Ulverstone has a proud history in the local community dating back to 1942, and our location on the banks of the Leven River is ideally situated close to the rich, fertile soils where our potatoes are grown. We process around 300,000 tonnes of potatoes from 165 Tasmanian growers each year, producing high quality potato products that are enjoyed by consumers all over Australia.
What You Will Do
Operator duties may include (but are not limited to);
- Actively contribute to site health & safety initiatives
- Assist in marshalling / guiding of loaded truck and trailer / semi-trailer combinations into storage / intake receival areas
- Undertake weighbridge operations / recording of data (electronic & paper based)
- Inspection of incoming raw materials (potato) for quality checks
- Monitoring of intake conveyors for throughput and to rectify any obstructions
- Forklift operations (for licenced and experienced candidates)
- Use of site based radio communications
- Liasion with maintenance staff e.g. Maintenance Fitters & Maintenance Electricians
About You
- Possess a 100% commitment to health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace
- Hold a C-Class (car) drivers licence
- Have an eye for detail, relative to inspection of incoming raw material
- Experience in working on a potato harvester or other crop harvesting equipment would be advantageous
- Confident in the use of site based radio communications
- Be physically fit with the ability to work on your feet for 10-12 hours per day in a varying environment (with regular breaks), which may include inclement weather
- Possess a strong work ethic with a focus on being a team player and can-do attitude
- Ability to commence early-March and work over a Mon-Sat roster for the duration of the harvest season, with expected completion late June 2026.
- Possess a current LF Forklift licence (advantageous) with the ability and willingness to work both on and off a forklift
- Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment (incl. urine based drug & alcohol screening)
Please click on the "Apply" button to submit your application, ensuring a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role AND an up-to-date resume are included (noting that you will be redirected to the Simplot Careers portal).
APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT, FRIDAY 13TH FEBRUARY 2026 - Simplot reserve the right to commence shortlisting prior to advert closing date.
Job Requisition ID: 24958
Travel Required: None
Location(s): GF Raw Warehouse - Ulverstone
Country: Australia
Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you feel you would be a great addition to our team please apply online today, we would love to hear from you. If you require technical assistance, please email us at [email protected]
Other facts
About Simplot
Founded in 1929, the J.R. Simplot Company is a dynamic global food and agriculture leader with operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, Argentina, India and China. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, the privately held and family-owned Company employs more than 15,000 employees worldwide. The Company's integrated portfolio includes food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. The Simplot Brand and our values still align with the qualities you find in farmers: independence, fairness, resilience and resourcefulness. We imagine a better future, build innovative solutions to help feed a growing global population and share an unwavering commitment to the communities where we operate. Simplot’s success is strengthened by our history, driven by our employees, and ensured by our commitment to our Purpose, Mission and Core Values. Many things have changed at Simplot over the years, but J.R.’s bedrock vision carries forward: work hard, give honest value, be good partners and – today more than ever – treat the Earth and its bounty as a resource to be respected and protected.
What you'll do
- Operators will contribute to health and safety initiatives, assist in marshalling trucks, and perform quality checks on incoming raw materials. They will also monitor intake conveyors and liaise with maintenance staff.
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