(70 reviews)

Company Profile

Company overview

Website

Simplot

Industry

FMCG Manufacturing

Specialities

Food Manufacturing, Potato, Vegetable, Seafood, Sauce

Company size

More than 10,000

Primary location

Chifley Business Park, 2 Chifley Drive, Mentone, Victoria

Simplot is in the business of Bringing Earth’s Resources to Life, enabling us to deliver on our company purpose of Contributing to Feeding Our World. We do this by providing quality, sustainable and nourishing food to meet customers’ ever-changing needs in Australia, New Zealand and chosen growth markets.In Australia we are a uniquely diverse agricultural and food manufacturing business that includes Potato, Vegetable, Seafood and Sauces manufacturing operations that supply frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to retail and foodservice customers.Simplot is the name behind some of Australia’s favourite food brands. These include Birds Eye, Edgell, Leggo’s, Chiko, I&J and John West.

Our mission statement

We create food that Australians and New Zealanders love by maximising value from the best Australian grown produce and global seafood.At Simplot we’re in the business of Bringing Earth’s Resources to Life, enabling us to deliver on the J.R. Simplot Company Purpose of Contributing to Feeding Our World.Our founder, J.R. Simplot and the core values he instilled in our business - Spirit of Innovation, Respect for Resources and Passion for People - have underpinned the way we have operated for generations. Driven by our purpose and guided by these three core values, we will continue to make a difference and build on a legacy that will benefit our communities for years to come.

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We’ve been committed to sourcing Australian-grown vegetables for generations.

We’re committed to sourcing Aussie vegetables and, on average 95% of the potatoes and 87% of the vegetables in our products come from right here in Australia.Fresh vegetables from our Australian farming community will always be our first choice.

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Reviews overview

3.570 ratings in total

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91%

Rate salary as high or average

64%

Employees recommend this employer to friends

What’s it like working at Simplot?

AI summary of recent reviews

Employees at Simplot appreciate their friendly and helpful colleagues, competitive pay rates, and good work/life balance with flexibility. Many describe a positive working culture with a sense of team, and local site management is praised for being close to workers and responsive to their needs.

However, there are some potential challenges, such as upper management being disconnected from day-to-day operations, communication gaps regarding workload and performance reviews, limited career development opportunities, workplace dynamics that can be challenging to navigate, and the physical demands of shift work.

Recent reviews

2.0

Food Processing Operator

Jul 2026

Bathurst NSW 2795Less than 1 year in the role, current employee

It's a good work for pay your living working a bit, but you won't make a lot of money as a casual.

The good thingsPeople are nice, the work is simple, they furnish PPE and work clothes

The challengesThey lied about the work load, told us they will be work for 6 months with a lot of overtime, but it wasn't the case for all the casuals they recruited. They don't communicate about the work load and won't make it easy for you to get a second job. They expect you to be available 7 days a week while giving you 3 shifts a week in average.

1.0

Human Resources Adviser

Aug 2025

Melbourne VIC 30001 to 2 years in the role, former employee

If I could go back in time, I would have declined the role and taken the other role I was considering.

The good things-Nice building -Good products -Some nice people

The challengesI'd avoid it if you value fairness, honesty, your privacy, and really hate having to navigate unnecessary social politics.

1.0

Production

Oct 2024

Devonport TAS 73103 to 4 years in the role, former employee

Toxic and challenging environment on a daily basis. Culture is at an all time low in this organisation.

The good thingsParking is provided, which was a bonus.

The challengesManagement who are totally disconnected

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