Seasonal Knife Sharpener - Bathurst (Fixed-Term)

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

• Fully supplied and laundered uniform + boots + PPE
• Attractive shift allowance
• Increase in base rate on 01/12 to align with the Simplot National Collective Agreement (NCA)
• Company provided on-site soft tissue specialist appointments
• Regular Saturday OT available - double time rates apply

About Our Role

• 6-month fixed-term, seasonal Knife Sharpener role(s) - commence 10/11/2025
• Starting base rate of $37.18 p/h + 15% afternoon shift loading + Saturday double time
• Day & afternoon shift available
• Saturday OT
• Workshop based role
• Pro-rata leave accruals
   

Here at Simplot, we're seeking applicants for the seasonal position of Knife Sharpener to join our site Maintenance team on a 6-month fixed-term engagement at our newly developed Bathurst food manufacturing facility - the home of the Chiko Roll.

Simplot Bathurst employs over 250 people and having been a part of the local community since 1926, continues to produce Edgell products, as well as products for Birds Eye and Chiko.  An investment of $90 million has recently been completed at the site, transforming Simplot Bathurst into a frozen vegetable centre of excellence, enabling increased production capacity, and ultimately helping to boost local and export volumes. 

Commencing early November, the Knife Sharpener will work a day shift (0700 - 1500hrs) or afternoon shift (1500 - 2300hrs) Monday to Friday, with regular Saturday overtime (paid at double time rates for all Saturday hours).

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, Knife Sharpener duties will include (but are not limited to);

• Work within a busy maintenance workshop environment
• Collaborate with the wider Maintenance and Production teams
• Safely plan, inspect and sharpen knife blades for use on a corn cob saw processing line
• Work from a jig, with hand-held & bench based tooling (grinders / sharpening tools)
• Fitting of sharpened blades to fixed-plant processing equipment on the line
• Maintenance / upkeep of sharpening equipment
• General workshop housekeeping
• Participate in shift pre-start meetings
• Contribute to site safety & continuous improvement initiatives

About You

Demonstrating a background in a workshop environment, the successful candidate will posses the following attributes;

• Possess a 100% commitment to safety, health and wellbeing in the workplace
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude / workshop experience - prior work history in a metalwork trade such as fabrication / boilermaking role will be highly regarded
• Knowledge in the safe use & maintenance of workshop equipment / tooling
• Ability to work with minimal supervision whilst working to, and meeting the scheduled Maintenance Plan 
• Commitment to 6-month fixed-term employment, commencing early November 2025
• Possess positive communication skills with the ability to liaise with a wide demographic of site employees incl. Maintenance + Production teams
• Willingness to undergo 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 17th OCTOBER 2025  - Simplot reserve the right to commence shortlisting prior to advert closing date.