Description:
Pasteuriser Operator – Join an Iconic SA Dairy Brand
Paris Creek Farms is a proudly South Australian organic dairy business with a long-standing reputation for excellence. Based in the beautiful Adelaide Hills , we produce premium cheese, milk, yogurt, butter, and quark.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Pasteuriser Operator to join our passionate team. This is a hands-on, critical role at the heart of our production , ensuring the safe and efficient processing of milk for our award-winning dairy products.
You’ll be working on a rotating 4-week shift roster , mainly Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend and public holiday work. Post training, night shifts will be solo , so confidence working independently is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
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Pasteurise and prepare milk for daily production
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Conduct routine product testing to meet quality standards
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Maintain HACCP and SQF compliance and accurate records
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Clean and sanitise tanks, lines, and fillers before use
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Communicate effectively with production, QA, and leadership teams
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Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and ensure a safe, tidy work area
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Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
What You Bring:
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Physically fit and comfortable with standing, bending, and lifting throughout shifts
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Strong attention to detail, reliable, and trustworthy
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Good with numbers—comfortable calculating volumes and fat percentages
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Fast learner who enjoys working with a variety of equipment
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Team player with a can-do attitude
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Previous experience in pasteurisation or dairy manufacturing is highly regarded as is similar experience in industries like brewing, winemaking, beverage production, or other food processing environments.
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Any relevant technical qualifications a bonus
Why Join Us?
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Be part of a driven, exciting, and iconic, local dairy brand
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Work in a supportive team that celebrates quality and collaboration
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Enjoy the natural beauty and lifestyle of the Adelaide Hills
We’re a team that’s passionate, inclusive, ambitious, and community focused . If you share those values, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply Now
Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV and a cover letter to Sam Blight, Operations Manager .