What are the responsibilities and job description for the SQL Database Administrator, Mission Critical Systems position at Kalmbach Feeds Inc?
About the Role:
As Kalmbach Feeds continues to grow, we are seeking passionate and hard-working team members who embody our values and contribute to our development of new ideas, customer service, process improvements, team building, and overall growth. The SQL DBA will be a member of our IT Infrastructure team, working on strategic systems, including our ERP system and warehouse management system. The successful candidate will be a key team member of growth and improvement projects and will maintain 80 SQL databases. Serving in this role is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of challenges and to significantly improve systems for a company that is growing rapidly and focused on serving our customers! This role is seated full-time in Upper Sandusky, Ohio
Primary Responsibilities:
- Administer, maintain, and support Microsoft SQL Server databases across development, testing, and production environments.
- Monitor database performance, implement changes, and apply new patches and versions when required.
- Ensure data integrity, security, and availability through regular backups, restores, and disaster recovery planning.
- Collaborate with developers and IT staff to design and optimize queries, indexes, and stored procedures.
- Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, including performance tuning and locking/blocking problems.
- Maintain documentation related to database configurations, processes, and procedures.
- Participate in on-call rotation and respond to critical incidents as needed.
The Right Candidate:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2–5 years of experience as a SQL DBA or in a similar role.
- Proficiency in T-SQL, SSMS, and SQL Server Agent.
- Experience with database monitoring tools and performance tuning.
- Understanding data security and compliance best practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with cloud-based SQL solutions (e.g., Azure SQL Database).
- Experience with ERP and WMS databases/applications.
- Familiarity with PowerShell scripting or other automation tools.
- Exposure to high-availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) solutions.
About the Company:
Kalmbach Feeds offers the highest quality nutritional products for livestock, poultry, and companion animals. The company was founded in 1963 by Milton and Ruth Kalmbach with a vision 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 over five decades, and the company has become the regional leader within the animal nutrition industry. Kalmbach Feeds 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. Additional information regarding our exciting company can be found at https://youtu.be/UONTNdszwY4 and www.kalmbachfeeds.com/.
Kalmbach Feeds Offers:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with eligibility on the date of hire
- 401(K) (traditional and Roth options) with generous company match
- 3 Weeks 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 Beach Front Company Condo in Fort Myers, FL
Kalmbach Feeds 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.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.