Ruminant Nutrition Formulation Specialist

5 days ago

Upper Sandusky, Ohio, United States Kalmbach Feeds Inc Full time
Job Description

About the Role:

The primary responsibility of the Kalmbach Feeds Inc. Ruminant Nutrition Formulation Specialist is the formulation and optimization of ruminant diets and feeding programs for both Kalmbach Feeds Inc. and its customers. In this office-based role, you will have the opportunity to communicate directly with customers, nutritionists, and sales representatives, providing nutritional support. The ideal candidate will enjoy problem-solving and have a strong interest in how nutrition affects animal growth and well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Formulate diets according to nutritionist, sales force, and/or customers' requests.
  • Contribute to the management of ingredient specifications and quality for best-cost formulation, pricing, and sourcing.
  • Assist with forecasting ingredient needs and economic projections for Kalmbach Feeds Inc. and its customers.
  • Develop a thorough understanding of Kalmbach Feeds Inc.'s nutritional products and services.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • Experience with computers and familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software programs. Formulation software experience is also highly beneficial.
  • Demonstrate excellent organizational, time-management, problem-solving, and communication (oral and written) skills.
  • 2-5 years of experience with the formulation of ruminant diets.
  • Must be detail-oriented and systematic in designing and executing short- and long-term objectives.
  • Previous experience in the livestock, feed, or nutrition industries is preferred but not required.

About the Team:

Kalmbach Feeds Inc. believes its Nutrition Team is a vital part of the company, helping deliver exceptional service to customers. We are a successful, growing team built upon a foundation of teamwork, competitive drive, and conducting business in the right way. We strive to always uphold our core values in every aspect of our business. We treat people with respect, own quality every time, work hard to WIN as a team, and go the extra mile to delight our customers.

About the Company:

Kalmbach Feeds Inc. offers the highest quality nutritional products for livestock, poultry, and companion animals. Founded in 1963 by Milton and Ruth Kalmbach, the company's vision was to develop the finest products, providing customers with the best possible nutritional value. The Kalmbach family's traditional core values have served as the compass for consistent success for six decades, and the company has become the regional leader within the animal nutrition industry. Kalmbach Feeds Inc. enjoys an excellent reputation for quality and integrity within the animal nutrition industry and is comprised of smart self-starters who are driven to serve customers. Our experienced, talented team utilizes cutting-edge technology and proprietary processes to deliver safe, innovative products. Our stringent ingredient testing, computer-automated systems, patented technologies, dedicated manufacturing facilities, and in-house nutrition specialists guarantee it.

What We Offer:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with eligibility on date of hire.
  • 401(K) (traditional and Roth options) with generous company match.
  • Three weeks of paid time off in the first year.
  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
  • Company-paid life insurance.
  • Competitive compensation.
  • On-staff life coach.
  • Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plans.
  • Access to a company-owned beachfront condo in Fort Myers, FL.

Kalmbach Feeds Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each applicant for employment is considered solely based on job qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. The information contained within your resume and application, including employment history, educational history, and references, are subject to verification. Pre-employment drug screen (hair and urine), physical, and criminal background check required.

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