Process Operator

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.

Here are the things we want to hire 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

Exterior cleaning of the equipment and verification of the CIP

Follow the Food Safety rules and Good Manufacture Practice

Comply with GMPs PPE sanitation procedures general housekeeping and food safety and food defense practices and procedures

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

Other duties 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

1 year of Food or Process industry experience

Technical orientation

Experience in working with quality and HCCP

Experience in training of co-workers

IT competence: MS Office (Word Excel Power Point SharePoint) and ERP systems

Social competence and ability to establish sound relationships with others

Ability to work in a systematic analytical accurate and structured way

Improvement driven and focused on completing goals

Agile and adaptable in a fast past work environment

Maintenance and mechanical knowledge

Lean/OPEX/Six sigma experience

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/or to Oatlys 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)

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 redundant so we wrote this long sentence with all the ways we sweeten the deal to work with us like providing 20 days paid vacation really great benefits genuinely great coworkers who want to see the company and each other succeed and a start-up vibe with an established company history.

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.