Quality Control Technician

Overview

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 role is responsible for ensuring daily adherence to food safety, quality, and regulatory standards across the facility. It 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.

• 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…