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Simplot Administration Assistant - Devonport in Quoiba, Australia
Administration Assistant - Devonport
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Date: 17 Apr 2024
Location: Quoiba, TAS, AU, 7310
Company: 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.
Culture and Benefits
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
Bonus incentives
Discounted health insurance options
Income Protection Insurance
Novated car leasing agreements
Fully supplied & laundered uniform, boots & PPE
Training & development opportunities
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Discount options on gym memberships, hire cars, and Microsoft Office products
On-site canteen
About Our Role
Due to internal growth, a rare opportunity exists for an accomplished Administration Assistant to join the high performing team at our Devonport vegetable processing facility.
Simplot Devonport is the last producer of scale of frozen vegetables in Australia and has a proud history in the local community since 1942. We employ over 300 people and process fresh, locally grown, Tasmanian vegetables including peas, beans, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and onions.
Reporting to the HR Manager, this permanent Mon-Fri role will assume responsibility for front of house activities (incl. reception) in addition to providing administrative support to the wider site.
What You Will Do
Contribute to site safety & continuous improvement initiatives
Reception activities incl. front desk meet & greet + answering of phone calls, responding to general queries or redirecting calls to the appropriate function
Facilitate contractor & visitor sign in and provision visitor PPE
Receipt of purchase orders for indirect goods (noting that Simplot use JDE ERP)
Data entry
Coordination of site-wide events
Internal / external mail & courier management
Assume responsibility for petty cash & associated record keeping
Banking of cheques (where required)
General administrative & housekeeping tasks
About You
100% commitment to safety, health & wellbeing in the workplace
Demonstrated experience within an administrative or reception based role
Possess a friendly and approachable customer focused mindset with the ability to liaise with a wide demographic of internal / external customers
High degree of both written and verbal communication skills
Intermediate user of Windows based operating system with experience using the MS Office suite of products (Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint etc.)
Willingness to undergo a pre-employment medical (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.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY 8th MAY 2024 (Simplot reserve the right to commence recruitment activities prior to advertised closing date).
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Job Requisition ID: 18417
Travel Required : None
Location(s): SAPL Plant Devonport - Quoiba
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 careers.contact@simplot.com
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