Logistics Assistant - Ulverstone
Date: 10 Dec 2025
Location: Ulverstone, TAS, AU, 7315
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 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 J.R. 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 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
- Annual incentive / bonus program
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Fully supplied & laundered uniform, boots & PPE
- Company provided on-site soft tissue specialist appointments
- Income protection insurance provided
- Discounted health insurance options
- Opportunity to 'purchase' additional annual leave
About Our Role
- Operational based, logistics focused position
- Monday to Friday roster, day work only - based on site at Simplot Ulverstone
- Permanent full-time position
Due to internal growth opportunties, Simplot Global Food are seeking suitably experienced candidates for the full-time, permanent position of Logistics Assistant at our Ulverstone manufacturing facility. 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 frozen potato products that are enjoyed by consumers thoughout Australia. Site capabilities / products include fries (coated & uncoated + different cuts), sweet potato fries, potato gems, and hash browns in addition to 8 x automated packing lines.
Reporting to the Logistics Manager, in this Monday to Friday position - the Logistics Assistant will undertake a mix of warehousing & desk based tasks in support of both inbound / and outbound finished goods, and associated ancillary tasks.
What You Will Do
- Coordinate inbound and outbound goods (with carriers / transport vendors)
- Incoming goods inspection + receipting, in addition to manifesting outbound goods (incl. use of PRMS & JDE systems)
- Manage pallet control and processing of pallet movement documentation
- Use of a counterbalance forklift for transport / storing of incoming goods into Dexion racking
- Undertake gap analysis on finished goods vs system quality holds
- Cycle counting / stocktakes and the reconciliation of cyclic counts
- Assist the Vendor Scheduler in identifying non-confirming goods
- Communicate with both internal & external stakeholders via both phone & email
About You
- Possess a 100% commitment to safety, health and wellbeing in the workplace
- Hold a current High Risk (LF) forklift licence with extensive operating experience (role will incl. loading palleted goods into Dexion type racking)
- Familiarity with forklift pre-start activities & battery changing
- Warehousing experience within a manufacturing environment will be highly regarded
- Competency in the use of MS Office suite of products
- A high level of both written & verbal communication skills
- Ability to liaise in a professional manner with a wide demographic
- Be driven to engage in personal development
- Willingness to undergo a pre-employment medical incl. urine based drug & alcohol screening
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 17/12/2025 - Simplot reserve the right to commence shortlisting prior to advert closing date.
Job Requisition ID: 24470
Travel Required: None
Location(s): GF Plant - 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 careers.contact@simplot.com