Raw Material Technician

About Kerry

About the role

Overview:

The Raw Material Technician is responsible for supporting the Quality Assurance function by

managing quality and food safety activities related to incoming raw materials. This role ensures that

all raw materials received at the facility meet established specifications, regulatory requirements,

and customer expectations prior to use in production. The Raw Material Technician performs

documentation review, sampling coordination, disposition activities, and record maintenance to

support positive release of raw materials while ensuring accurate communication and compliance

with quality systems.

Key responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all established Kerry LIFE Safety, Food Safety, GMP, HACCP, and processing

policies with an eye towards quality.

• Maintain and carry out all activities related to the inspection, testing, and positive

release of incoming raw materials.

• Review incoming raw material documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COAs),

specifications, and supplier paperwork, to verify compliance with requirements across

multiple sites.

• Enter raw material receipts, inspection results, clearances, and dispositions into

designated systems accurately and in a timely manner.

• Coordinate raw material sampling, testing, and release activities in accordance with

procedures across multiple sites.

• Maintain detailed and accurate records of raw material lot numbers, supplier

information, testing status, and disposition.

• Verify raw material identification, labeling, and status to ensure correct use and

traceability.

• Communicate with suppliers, internal teams, and other Kerry sites regarding raw

material testing results, issues, dispositions, and release status as needed.

• Work closely with QA, procurement, warehouse, and production teams to ensure timely

availability of approved raw materials.

• Support raw material HOLDs and assist with investigations related to raw material

quality or food safety concerns across multiple sites.

Classified as General Business

• Support audit preparation, customer complaint investigations, and related follow-up

activities by gathering documentation, providing raw material information, and assisting

with timely responses.

• Maintain awareness of customer, regulatory, and internal requirements related to raw

materials.

• Keep detailed and accurate quality records related to raw material inspections, testing,

and release.

• Report food safety or quality concerns related to raw materials to personnel with

authority to initiate corrective action.

• Support maintenance and documentation compliance activities to help ensure

regulatory certification requirements are maintained.

• Assist the Quality Supervisor and Raw Material Specialist with special tasks or projects

related to raw material quality, organization, or documentation.

• Support adherence to HACCP, allergen, environmental, regulatory, and customer

requirements.

• Adhere to all quality system requirements and established procedures.

• Maintain a positive and professional attitude while interacting with production and

support teams.

• Any other duties as assigned by Quality Leadership.

Qualifications and skills

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in both office and laboratory settings within a dry blend food

manufacturing facility located in Sturtevant, WI.

• May be required to travel to nearby Kerry sites to support raw material testing activities

as needed.

• Exposure to a hygienic production environment with airborne food-grade powders;

appropriate PPE is required, including safety glasses, lab coats, gloves, hairnets, beard

nets, hard hats, and steel-toed shoes.

• Regular physical activities include use of hands, sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and

occasional stooping or kneeling.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and climb stairs as needed.

Classified as General Business

• Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to hear and communicate verbally in a production and lab environment.

Additional Information:

• This job description provides a representative summary of the types of duties and

responsibilities required for this job. It should not be construed as a declaration of the

specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be required to perform

job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description. Kerry

reserves the right to revise this job description as necessary.

• Kerry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The pay range for this position is $23 - $29 per hour.  Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role.  Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.  Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.  This job posting is anticipated to expire on 11/30/26