7am-7pm

Oatly AB•Ogden, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Technician is a Compliance & GMP position 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.

Requirements

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 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)

Nice To Haves

2-4 years schooling in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or related fields preferred

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.