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Food Technologist
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:
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
Simplot in Australia values the innovation and relationship building that comes from face-to-face connection but also recognises the need for flexibility in the lives of our team members. This is why we have a hybrid work environment, with 3 days in the office / Wednesday being a set ‘connect day' where we all come together to maintain our successful culture of innovation, connection and collaboration.
About our role
We now have a fantastic opportunity for a Food Technologist to join our dynamic Innovation and Development team, based at our Head Office in Mentone / Moorabbin.
Reporting into the Product Development Manager, this role will be responsible for driving and delivering all technical aspects of Innovation for our food categories to achieve profitable growth for Simplot Australia.
A key focus of the role is to work cross-functionally with teams focused on inspiring, identifying, developing and commercialising innovative ideas to achieve our growth targets.
What you will do
About you
This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to a leading product line, gaining exposure to Simplot's innovative product development systems and approaches.
If this sounds like you, then please apply online today
Applications close 31st January 2025.