Raw Material Technician
About The Position
The Raw Material Technician supports Quality Assurance by managing quality and food safety activities for incoming raw materials. The role ensures materials meet specifications, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations before production use. It supports positive release through documentation review, sampling coordination, disposition activities, record maintenance, and accurate communication in compliance with quality systems. The position is performed in office and laboratory settings within a dry blend food manufacturing facility in Sturtevant, Wisconsin. Travel to nearby Kerry sites may be required to support raw material testing. The work environment includes a hygienic production setting with airborne food-grade powders, and appropriate personal protective equipment is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Familiarity with current 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 lab setting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.
Responsibilities
- Follow Kerry LIFE Safety, food safety, GMP, HACCP, processing, and quality policies and procedures.
- Carry out activities related to inspection, testing, and positive release of incoming raw materials.
- Review Certificates of Analysis, specifications, and supplier documentation to verify compliance across multiple sites.
- Enter receipts, inspection results, clearances, and dispositions into designated systems accurately and promptly.
- Coordinate raw material sampling, testing, and release activities according to procedures across multiple sites.
- Maintain accurate records of raw material lot numbers, suppliers, testing status, inspections, and dispositions.
- Verify raw material identification, labeling, status, and traceability.
- Communicate testing results, issues, dispositions, and release status with suppliers, internal teams, and other Kerry sites.
- Work with QA, procurement, warehouse, and production teams to ensure approved raw materials are available on time.
- Support raw material holds and investigations into quality or food safety concerns across multiple sites.
- Assist with audit preparation, customer complaint investigations, documentation gathering, and follow-up.
- Stay aware 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 related to regulatory certification requirements.
- Assist the Quality Supervisor and Raw Material Specialist with projects involving raw material quality, organization, or documentation.
- Support HACCP, allergen, environmental, regulatory, and customer requirements.
- Maintain a positive and professional attitude with production and support teams.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Quality Leadership.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities.
- Employee Share Plan.
- Life, disability, and accident insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
