Process Operator (2nd shift3pm 11pmSunday Thursday)

Hello potential future Oatly employee. Its us the original oatmilk company that started in Sweden back 25 or so years ago and has since expanded to the U.S. where weve continued growing at a rate such that we need more brilliant minds to come work with us to keep the momentum going and the oatmilk flowing.

Sustainability health and transparency are the core values that guide everything we do. Basically we exist to help people live a healthier life without recklessly taxing the planets resources in the process and to change the food system for the better. We drive that change through the power of oats and through a significant reduction in cows milk consumption. If any of this resonates with you then maybe youd like to work for Oatly too. Now onto the formal stuff.


Heres what we want you to do:

• Together with site manager and global organization build up maintain and further develop the quality system and HACCP work at site.
• Participate in LEAN/Improvement work.
• Responsible for reduce the waste during the oatbase process
• Exterior cleaning of the equipment and verification of the CIP
• Follow the Food Safety rules and Good Manufacture Practice
• This position has direct responsibilities on Food Safety
• Utilize process data trend analysis and training to monitor troubleshoot and respond to process conditions to optimize the plant operations
• Collect and test samples on different stage of the process and take action based on the results when required.
• Perform basic laboratory testing pH viscosity total solids and titration
• Maintain a clean facility and follow the sanitation schedule.
• Perform ATP swabbing
• Adhere to all safety standards and wear all necessary personal protective equipment

Heres what we think you need:

• 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 previous food manufacturing experience
• Excellent attendance & punctuality
• Intermediate HACCP Knowledge
• General knowledge of Dynamics 365
• Skilled use of MS Office (Word Excel Power Point) SharePoint ERP
• Excellent organization skills and abilities to make decisions on quality issues
• Excellent communications skills and ability to establish strong working relationships at various levels of the organization
• Ability to 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
• 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
• 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)

And heres another list of qualities we think make a good Oatly team member:

• You feel connected to our mission of encouraging health sustainability and transparency
• You are a self-starter who doesnt need direct supervision to motivate you for success we believe strongly in building a culture of individual accountability and ownership and need partners that can embrace that mentality
• You are ready to make your mark in a smaller growing brand leveraging your experience to deliver amazing results and build an outstanding company
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit in that youre comfortable with ambiguity and are energized by the process of building something lasting from the ground up
• You enjoy sharing your quirkiness and talents with your coworkers

Another bulleted list felt a bit toobullet-y. So we wrote this long awkward sentence to let you know all the ways we sweeten the deal when you work with us like 20 paid vacation days plus sick time really great benefits (yes pet insurance is in there) free six packs of...(drumroll)oatmilk and youll also get genuinely great coworkers who are rooting for each other and the company to thrive. Oh one more short but very important sentence: We are nimble and agile (not chaotic) in how we work and were grounded in a long company history dating way back to the last century.

The salary for this role will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity experience specialty and training. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set level of experience and specific location. Our good faith estimate for base hourly rate is $21.00 -$23.00.

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.