Oatly · 1 day ago
Quality Control Techncian/Production floater
Millville, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$26/hr - $26/hr
2+ years expOatly is the original oatmilk company that has expanded to the U.S. and is seeking a Quality/Production Floater to join their team in Millville, NJ. The role involves ensuring consistent production quality by enforcing good manufacturing practices, performing audits, and operating manufacturing processes for oat base production.
Food and BeverageHealthcareWellnessHealth CareNutrition
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
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
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
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
Operating manufacturing equipment for production of oatbase, including daily maintenance
Responsible for reducing the waste during the oatbase process
Ability to transfer the oatbase to the Co-Packer
General process control knowledge
Exterior cleaning of the equipment and verification of the CIP, monitor the concentration of chemicals
Collect and test samples on different stage of the process and take action based on the results when required
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
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
2-4 years schooling in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or related fields preferred
2+ years of lab testing experience or previous food manufacturing experience
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Intermediate HACCP Knowledge
Excellent attention to detail
Superior communication skills
Excellent organization skills, and abilities to make decisions on quality issues
Necessity to be able climb several flights of stairs and ladders
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
Capable to work in cold and hot environments (approximately 38F-80F degrees)
Mobility 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)
Flexible working schedule as needed
Preferred
2-4 years schooling in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or related fields preferred
Benefits
20 vacation days annually
Paid sick time
Really great benefits (yes, pet insurance is in there)
Free six packs of oatmilk
Company
Oatly
Oatly delivers products that have maximum nutritional value and minimal environmental impact.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$926.45MKey Investors
Blackstone GroupChina Resources,Verlinvest
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $260.1M
2023-03-15Post Ipo Equity· $425M
2021-05-19IPO
Leadership Team
Marie-Jose David
Global CFO OATLY
Recent News
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