Formulation Specialist – Tuffy’s Pet Treats Delano

Our Story

KLN Family Brands is a 3rd generation family-owned business that started in 1964 with its corporate headquarters located in Perham, MN, in the heart of MN lakes country. Together, our companies manufacture a diverse and expanding range of high-quality human and pet food products.

At KLN Family Brands, our vision is that “We are a proud people-first company. We are successful because of trust-based relationships and first-rate products for our families and friends. We better the world by caring for others. We challenge. We grow. We inspire.”

Some companies have to “fudge the story” a little. Some need the extra “spin” to shine a positive light on themselves. That’s not who we are at KLN Family Brands, and that’s not what we do. We tell the story of our brand – our people, the quality of our products, our spirit & moxie, our tradition, and the way we treat our community & beyond. We do it in a genuine way because we genuinely believe we’re a pretty amazing company.

We’re now hiring a Formulation Specialist to support our Delano MN Pet Food Treats and Canning Facility to develop formulas with the concepts 5 program, using complied criteria from formulas/bags/ingredient statements, while meeting the AAFCO requirements and the needs of the customer. You will create, maintain and distribute the excel and other related documents. Develop, validate and continuously improve formulas, if this is the position for you, you may have just stumbled upon the perfect role!

Essential Duties:

• Develop and maintain formulas in Concept 5 based on compiled criteria
• Maintains Concept 5 current ingredient costs (monthly), nutrient profile (quarterly and/or semi-annually) and specs based on new ingredients or external quality analysis.
• Creates and maintains various spreadsheets/databases (i.e. Ingredient Requirements based on product yield and tons, formula costs, etc.,).
• Works with outside consultants and customers on new and existing formula development.
• Assists in various departments as needed.
• Perform any other job duties as needed by supervisor.
• Meet regularly with Quality, Procurement, Production and Sales Departments to check on progress, scope of projects, and/or concerns.
• Assist the R&D Manager as needed
• Assist in various other departments and other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous pet food formulation experience preferred
• Basic Mathematical Skills and an aptitude for solving complex logic puzzles
• Computer competence with modern office-based software and database management systems
• Able to perform multiple tasks
• Accuracy with data entry
• Self-motivated problem solving
• Good organizational skills
• Responsive and effective communication in both verbal and written form
• Team oriented with good interpersonal skills