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Oatly · 1 day ago

Quality Control Technician - Sunday 10am - 7pm/Monday - Thursday 3pm - 11pm

Millville, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$24/hr - $24/hr

2+ years exp

Oatly is the original oatmilk company that has expanded to the U.S. and is seeking a Quality Control Technician to ensure consistent production quality in their operations. The role involves monitoring compliance with good manufacturing practices, performing inspections, and conducting various quality control tests.

Food and BeverageHealth CareNutritionWellness

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Monitor and verify daily compliance of SOP's

Perform daily pre-operational and operational plant inspections; authorize or not, the start of processing operations in conjunction with the production department

Continuously monitor that the site follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Regularly ensure compliance of all raw materials, packaging materials, products in process, and finished products to specifications

Perform daily pre-operational and operational plant inspections

Perform laboratory test such APC, Coliform, Mold and yeast for finished product

Perform in process quality control lab testing; such as total solids, PH viscosity, etc

Perform allergens testing for raw materials, in-process and finished product

Creation of Certificate of Analysis for product release

Maintain logs, and other records including inventory lab chemicals

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

Enter test results on lab data system and generate reports

Perform with operations, engineering, and purchase department to resolve supplier quality issues with raw materials

Maintain working knowledge of all instruments used for routine and non-routine sample testing and troubleshooting

Set up, calibrate, and maintain inspection and testing equipment to ensure accuracy

Perform scheduled internal audits to ensure compliance with Oatly policies, procedures, and regulatory standards

Conduct timely root cause analysis and enforce improvements to process controls

Assist in the start of processing operations in conjunction with production department

Perform ATP and environmental swabbing to support plant operations

Reporting raw material and product quality issues or defects to management and assist in resolving quality issues

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Lab testing experienceManufacturing PracticesFood Science knowledgeMicrobiology knowledgeChemistry knowledgeBiology knowledgeMathematic skillsAttention to detailCommunication skillsOrganization skills

Required

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 mathematic 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)