Vacant job

Arla Foods is looking for a process operator for summer 2026 in Vimmerby

The Vimmerby powder plant is Arla's most modern milk powder facility and handles a large part of the Swedish milk surplus. To produce one kilogram of milk powder, 8 to 10 kilograms of milk are needed. The milk primarily comes from Arla farms in the region. In Vimmerby, whole milk and skim milk powder are produced in various qualities, mainly to be sold to other food manufacturers making baked goods, baby food, dairy products, etc., around the world.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform hygiene/cleaning work according to applicable requirements and routines.
• Take samples and perform established analyses.
• Assist regular staff with, for example, certain operations and equipment adjustments.

The operations conducted at our dairy place high demands on following routines and hygiene requirements according to applicable laws and directives from authorities.

Meritorious

It is an advantage if you have a forklift license (TLP10) and overhead crane license, as part of the job involves operating a forklift and crane. We value precision, safety awareness, and the ability to work both independently and in teams.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the start of employment, which is a requirement according to our safety and work environment regulations. These include, among other things, forklift traffic and handling of hazardous liquids, which places high demands on maturity and responsibility. You also need to have approved primary school grades in Swedish, English, and mathematics. We expect you to have a good command of Swedish and English, both spoken and written, and to be computer literate.

Working Hours

Working hours are continuous five shifts.

Who are you

We are looking for someone who is positive, engaged, and responsive, with the ability to take responsibility and initiative. You enjoy collaborating and contribute to a good team spirit. At Arla Foods Vimmerby, engagement, collaboration, creativity, and a sense of responsibility are our guiding principles – values we hope feel natural to you as well.

For more information, please contact

Process Team Leader Anette Schytt, [email protected] or

Siri Bäck, [email protected]

Union contact for LIVS Jerry Pettersson, [email protected]

Arla Foods

Arla is a global farmer-owned company that works “from farm to table.” We are market leaders in our field and proud of our operations, which are characterized by diversity and high ambitions. A welcoming corporate culture that creates job satisfaction is important to us, and we strive to provide our employees with challenging tasks and good development opportunities.

Arla Foods has collective agreements, and we always ensure to offer good and competitive working conditions. In addition, safety and work environment are our highest priorities, which is why we implement random drug and alcohol testing.

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Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.