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Oatly · 8 hours ago

Quality Control Technician - Sunday - Thursday 3pm - 11pm

Oatly is the original oatmilk company that has expanded to the U.S. and is committed to sustainability and health. They are seeking a Quality Control Technician to monitor compliance with SOPs, conduct inspections, and ensure product quality throughout the production process.

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Responsibilities

Monitor and verify daily compliance of SOP's
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
Performing laboratory test such 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
Perform with operations, engineering, and purchase department 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
Perform with operations, engineering, and purchase department to resolve supplier quality issues with raw materials
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Lab testing experienceFood Science knowledgeManufacturing PracticesMicrobiology knowledgeChemistry knowledgeBiology knowledgeMathematics skillsAttention to detailCommunication skillsOrganization skills

Required

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+ 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 abilities 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 or moving from one worksite (up to 1-mile range) to another this could include but not be limited to in-plant departments, (Shipping- Receiving, Production, etc.) and/or to Oatly's 3rd party warehouse
Ability to repeat motions that may include use of the wrists, hands and/or fingers, and standing or sitting for prolonged periods (average 8-12 hours)

Preferred

2-4 years schooling in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or related fields preferred

Benefits

20 paid vacation days plus sick time
Really great benefits (yes, pet insurance is in there)
Free six packs of oatmilk

Company

Oatly delivers products that have maximum nutritional value and minimal environmental impact.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$926.79M
Key Investors
Blackstone Group
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $260.44M
2023-03-15Post Ipo Equity· $425M
2021-05-19IPO

Leadership Team

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Marie-Jose David
Global CFO OATLY
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