Oatbase Operator

Oatly AB; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Oatly AB in Ogden, Utah seeks a detail‑oriented quality/process associate to support HACCP, GMP, and site quality systems. You will work with site leadership to maintain and improve safety and product quality, perform basic lab tests, monitor processes, and help drive Lean improvements in a fast‑paced environment.

The role requires at least a year in food/processing, strong IT skills, and the ability to work in varying temperatures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of experience in food or processing industry.
• Technical orientation with quality focus and HACCP understanding.
• Familiarity with MS Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, improve, and develop the site's quality system and HACCP.
• Participate in LEAN/Improvement work and GMP compliance.
• Perform basic lab tests (pH, viscosity, solids, titration).
• Monitor process data, troubleshoot, and optimize plant operations.
• Collect samples at different process stages and act on results.
• Conduct ATP swabbing and ensure sanitation schedules are followed.
• Follow PPE, safety standards, and general housekeeping.

Skills

Safety mindset

Quality focus

Analytical

Structured approach

Lean/OPEX experience

Six Sigma knowledge

Maintenance knowledge

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1+ year in food/process industry

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Hello potential future Oatly employee

It's us. The original oat drink company. At Oatly, we're on a mission to make it easier for people to eat better and live healthier lives without recklessly taxing the planet's resources. Simple as that.

We’re determined on being part of the discussion on the long-term future of the food and beverage industry. To keep this movement going, we need more brilliant minds to come work with us to keep the momentum going and the Oatly flowing.

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.

WHAT WE NEED 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

But, you know. These are just the things we can think of right now! This might be the job today, but tomorrow brings more change, so being light on your feet and willing to embrace the unknown is a verrrrrry big help.

This next section is for all the bullet point lovers out there...

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO BRING TO THE TABLE

• 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 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)

WHO WE NEED YOU TO BE

We think your oatsomeness is built upon the following qualities:

• 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

To be the perfect fit for Oatly, we believe you have a thirst for knowledge and are a result-driven person with high integrity. You thrive with a hands-on approach, even in times of rapid change. Your social competence allows you to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.

Finally,we hope that you share our values and have a great interest to carry out our mission in order to make the world a little bit better.

Another bulleted list felt redundant, so we made this page talking about all the benefits we offer to sweeten the deal of working with us before you apply – if you're curious, check out this fancy page right here!

Our good faith salary for this role is: 23.50.

YOUR APPLICATION

Phew! Well done if you’ve got this far. We’re glad we’ve still got your attention because we’ve got one last super important point to make.

As you can probably tell, we’re a norm-breaking company. For us, diversity and differences are an obvious asset. We know that amazing candidates can sometimes be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box, and that makes us really sad. So please trust your gut and pop in your application if it’s feeling right. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, let’s do this together! It will be fun!

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