Raw Material Technician

Kerry•Mount Pleasant, WI

10d•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Raw Material Technician supports the Quality Assurance function by managing quality and food safety activities for incoming raw materials. The role ensures materials meet established specifications, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations before they are used in production. It includes documentation review, sampling coordination, disposition activities, and record maintenance to support positive release and accurate communication in accordance with quality systems. The position is performed in office and laboratory settings within a dry blend food manufacturing facility in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, with possible travel to nearby Kerry sites to support raw material testing. The work environment includes exposure to airborne food-grade powders and requires appropriate personal protective equipment. The position involves regular physical activity, including lifting up to 50 pounds and climbing stairs as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Familiarity with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, and allergen awareness.
Computer literacy.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in interdepartmental teams.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
PCQI certified.

Nice To Haves

College degree in a relevant field.
1–2 years of experience in food production or a food quality laboratory setting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.

Responsibilities

Adhere to Kerry LIFE Safety, food safety, GMP, HACCP, and processing policies, with attention to quality.
Perform activities related to inspection, testing, and positive release of incoming raw materials.
Review incoming raw material documentation, including Certificates of Analysis, specifications, and supplier paperwork, for compliance across multiple sites.
Enter receipts, inspection results, clearances, and dispositions accurately and promptly in designated systems.
Coordinate raw material sampling, testing, and release activities in accordance with procedures across multiple sites.
Maintain accurate records of raw material lot numbers, suppliers, testing status, inspections, and dispositions.
Verify raw material identification, labeling, and status to ensure correct use and traceability.
Communicate raw material testing results, issues, dispositions, and release status to suppliers, internal teams, and other Kerry sites as needed.
Work with QA, procurement, warehouse, and production teams to ensure approved raw materials are available on time.
Support raw material holds and investigations into raw material quality or food safety concerns across multiple sites.
Assist with audit preparation and customer complaint investigations by gathering documentation and raw material information and supporting timely responses.
Maintain awareness of customer, regulatory, and internal requirements related to raw materials.
Report raw material food safety or quality concerns to personnel authorized to initiate corrective action.
Support maintenance and documentation compliance activities to help maintain regulatory certifications.
Assist the Quality Supervisor and Raw Material Specialist with raw material quality, organization, or documentation projects.
Support adherence to HACCP, allergen, environmental, regulatory, and customer requirements and established quality system procedures.
Maintain a positive and professional attitude when interacting with production and support teams.
Perform other duties as assigned by Quality Leadership.