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.
**Culture and Benefits**:
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 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.
**About Our Role**:
An exciting opportunity exists in the full-time permanent role of **Storesperson **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.
This is a demanding multi-function Store role, supporting all employees and departments across the site with PPE, consumables and our Packing Room with packaging consumables for efficient operation.
- 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.
**About You**:
- Demonstrated Storeperson experiences within a manufacturing or industrial environment (essential)
- Strong attention to detail
- LF Forklift licenced with demonstrated experience (mandatory)
- Intermediate / Advanced level of PC skills using the Windows OS & MS Office suite of products
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Willingness to undergo a pre-employment medical (incl. urine base drug & alcohol screening)
**The Perks**:
- Ordinary hourly rates of $34.10 + overtime (where applicable)
- Fully supplied and laundered uniform + boots + PPE
- Income Protection Insurance
- On-site canteen
- On-site car parking
- On-site soft tissue specialist appointments
- Discounts on health insurance & gym memberships
**Please click the "Apply" button to submit your covering letter outlining your suitability for the role AND an up to date resume (must include 2x work related referees) Please note, you will be redirected to the Simplot Careers portal.**
**APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT Friday 15th NOVEMBER - Simplot reserve the right to commence recruitment activities prior to advert closing date.**
**Job Requisition ID**:20335
**Travel Required**: None
**Location(s)**:GF Devonport Plant - Quoiba
**Country**: Australia
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