Quality Control Technician / 2-2-3 schedule / 7am-7pm

Hello potential future Oatly employee. It’s us, the original oatmilk company that started in Sweden back 30 or so years ago and has since expanded to the U.S. where we’ve 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.

Why Oatly?

Across the world people's consumption habits and diets are evolving to be more plant-based. Enter Oatly, the #1 oat based dairy alternative producer in the world with products spanning multiple categories.

Our sole purpose as a company is to make it easy for people to turn what they eat and drink into personal moments of healthy joy without recklessly taxing the planet’s resources in the process.

Sustainability, nutritional health, and trust are at the heart of what we do. We are building a culture that constantly upgrades each other so we can upgrade the planet. This is a company that shows great respect and a fearless approach to make positive change. Does this feel exciting? Well, this is where you come in.

The Quality Control Technician is a Compliance & GMP position. This position is responsible for ensuring daily adherence to food safety, quality, and regulatory standards across the facility. This role conducts routine inspections, sampling, laboratory testing, and documentation to verify compliance with SOPs, GMPs, and product specifications. The technician supports cross-functional teams through data-driven decision‑making and continuous improvement activities.

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

Compliance Monitoring & GMP Verification

• Verify daily compliance with SOPs and GMPs across the facility.

• Report any noncompliance or food safety concerns to the Quality Manager immediately.

• Conduct pre-operational and operational inspections and authorize production start-up with the Production team.

• Participate in the internal BRC auditing program.

Quality Monitoring, Sampling, Testing, and Environmental Monitoring Program

• Perform daily pre-operational ATP swabs to verify sanitation effectiveness.

• Conduct environmental and allergen monitoring per the site EMP and allergen program.

• Perform sampling and testing in accordance with written procedures and instructions.

• Document environmental findings and communicate issues requiring corrective action.

Raw Materials, In-Process, & Finished Goods Quality

• Monitor raw materials, in-process products, and finished product testing for compliance with specifications.

• Verify raw materials, in-process product, and finished goods meet specifications.

• Conduct routine quality checks on oatbase and finished products during the shift.

• Perform raw material testing per specifications.

• Conduct in-process laboratory tests including total solids, pH, viscosity, organoleptic checks, microbiological screens, moisture, density, and other required analyses.

• Perform finished product microbiological testing (APC, yeast, mold) and allergen testing as applicable.

• Enter results and complete release transactions in Sample Manager (LIMS) and/or designated lab systems.

• Prepare quality reports and generate Certificates of Analysis (CoAs).

Data Integrity, Equipment & Materials Management

• Maintain accurate logs, laboratory records, and data integrity.

• Maintain accurate logs, records, and data integrity in accordance with procedures.

• Maintain working knowledge of laboratory instruments; perform basic troubleshooting and escalate service needs as required.

• Perform calibration verification on lab equipment (pipettes, scales, moisture analyzers, pH meters, etc.).

• Monitor inventory of chemicals and consumables; submit reorder requests to Quality Leadership.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Communicate raw material or product quality issues promptly.

• Communicate quality issues promptly to appropriate stakeholders.

• Work with Operations, Engineering, and Purchasing to address and resolve supplier quality concerns

• Participate in root cause analysis and support CAPA activities.

• Recommend and implement improvements to process controls, including SPC adjustments.

Safety & Housekeeping

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• Follow all safety procedures, including proper chemical handling and PPE use.

• Contribute to a strong site safety culture through proactive reporting.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

And here’s 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 doesn’t 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 entrepreneurial spirit in that you’re 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

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 

• 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) 

Another bulleted list felt a bit too…bullet-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 you’ll 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 we’re 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 $21.00.

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 View email address on careers.oatly.com

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.