Formulation Specialist 

Tuffy’s Pet Foods – Perham MN

Our Coolest Benefit - Profit Sharing!

In our most recent fiscal year, KLN Family Brands paid out over $6 million in profit-sharing to our employees!!!

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.

The Opportunity

Imagine having a chance to develop new products and maintain our popular line of NutriSource® Pet Foods and Tuffy's® Pet Treats for everyone's favorite 4-legged friends. Imagine sharing in the profits of a historic family owned business that paid out over $6 million to its employees in 2023. Imagine living in the Lakes Area of Minnesota, with world-class shopping, boating, and fishing at dozens of local lakes. It will all be yours when you choose to join our team!

What We Are Looking For

We’re now hiring a Formulation Specialist to support Tuffy’s® Pet Foods, to develop and maintain formulas with Concept 5 formulation program; using complied ingredient data and criteria from formulas/bags/ingredient statements, while meeting the AAFCO requirements and the needs of the customer. A candidate that has 2 years of experience in the Pet Nutrition and/or Food Science Industry. 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 data costs (monthly), nutrient profile (quarterly and/or semi-annually) and specs based on new ingredients or external quality analysis. 
• Create and maintain various spreadsheets/databases (i.e. Ingredient Requirements based on product yield and tons, formula costs, etc.,). 
• Work with outside consultants and customers on new and existing formula development and maintenance. 
• 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
• 2 Years of experience in the Pet Nutrition and/or Food Science Industry
• 4 year degree in Animal Science, Food Science or Grain Science Industry
• Basic Mathematical Skills and an aptitude for solving complex logic puzzles
• Computer competence with modern office-based software and database management systems 
• Responsive and effective communication in both verbal and written form
• Able to perform multiple tasks 
• Accuracy with data entry 
• Self-motivated problem solving 
• Good organizational skills 
• Team oriented with good interpersonal skills