Quality Control TechncianProduction floater

Hello potential future Oatly employee. Its us the original oatmilk company that started in Sweden back 30 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.

We are looking for a Quality/Production Floater to join our team in Millville NJ. This role will be responsible for assuring consistent production quality by enforcing good manufacturing practice systems validating processes performing audits operating manufacturing process for production of Oat base including CIP work and work within warehouse and logistics will occur. This role will report to the Site Director with dotted line reporting to the Quality Manager at the Millville plant on a full-time schedule.

We are looking for a Quality/ Production Floater to join our team. This role will be responsible for assuring consistent production quality by enforcing good manufacturing practice systems validating processes performing audits operating manufacturing process for production of Oat base including CIP work and work within warehouse and logistics will occur. This role will report to the Quality Manager and Site Director at the Millville plant on a full-time schedule.

Here are the things we want to hire you to do:

• 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

• 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

Here are the things 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

• 2-4 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 Oatlys 3rdparty 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

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 srongly 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 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 vacation days annually paid 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 geographic location internal equity experience education 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 the hourly rate of this role is $26.00.

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.