Quality Control Technician

Overview

Hello potential future Oatly employee. It’s us, the original oatmilk company that started in Sweden back 25 or so years ago and has since expanded to the U.S. where we’ve continued growing at a rate that requires more brilliant minds to join us to keep the momentum going and the oatmilk flowing. Sustainability, health, and transparency are the core values that guide everything we do.

We exist to help people live a healthier life without recklessly taxing the planet’s resources, and to change the food system for the better. We drive that change through the power of oats and through a significant reduction in cow’s milk consumption. If any of this resonates with you, then maybe you’d like to work for Oatly, too. Now onto the formal stuff.

• Monitor and verify daily compliance of SOPs
• Perform daily pre-operational and operational plant inspections; authorize or not the start of processing operations in conjunction with the production department
• Continuously monitor that the site follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Regularly ensure compliance of all raw materials, packaging materials, products in process, and finished products to specifications
• Perform daily pre-operational and operational plant inspections
• Perform laboratory tests such as APC, mold and yeast for finished product
• Perform in-process quality control lab testing, such as total solids, pH, etc.
• Creation of Certificate of Analysis for product release
• Maintain logs and other records including inventory lab chemicals
• Comply with GMPs, PPE, sanitation procedures, general housekeeping and food safety and food defense practices and procedures
• Enter test results on lab data system and generate reports
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and purchasing departments to resolve supplier quality issues with raw materials
• Maintain working knowledge of all instruments used for routine and non-routine sample testing and troubleshooting
• Conduct timely root cause analysis and enforce improvements to process controls
• Assist in the start of processing operations in conjunction with production department
• Perform ATP, environmental and allergen swabbing to support plant operations
• Communicate raw material and product quality issues to management
• Other duties as assigned

• Must be 18 years or older with the ability to read, write and speak English specific to work instructions including but not limited to safety purposes
• High school, GED, or equivalent diploma required
• 2-4 years schooling in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or related fields preferred
• 2+ years of lab testing experience
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong mathematics skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Superior communication skills
• Excellent organization skills, and ability to make decisions on quality issues
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force at times and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body
• Ability to work in cold and hot environments (approximately 38F-80F degrees)
• Ability to be mobile in accomplishing tasks and moving from one worksite to another (up to 1-mile range), including in-plant departments and third-party warehouses
• Ability to repeat motions that may include the use of wrists, hands and/or fingers, and standing or sitting for prolonged periods (average 8-12 hours)

We sweeten the deal with generous benefits: 20 paid vacation days plus sick time, pet insurance, free oatmilk, and excellent coworkers who support each other and the company’s growth.

The salary for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, specialty, and training. Our good faith estimate for base hourly rate is $24.00 per hour, influenced by a wide array of factors including skill set, level of experience, and location.

Please only apply if you are available to work the scheduled shift of Sunday - Thursday 3pm - 11pm.

Our team is available to support you through the hiring process with reasonable accommodations to enable a barrier-free interview experience. We will maintain candidate privacy and confidentiality to enable an unbiased and equitable experience. If you need assistance applying for a role due to a disability or special need, please contact

Oatly is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.