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Junior Formulator

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Job ID 336216 Date posted 10/26/2026 Location : Fiorenzuola d'Arda, Italy

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our specialized portfolio enterprise where we serve diverse businesses who support unique customers or markets, including animal nutrition and health, bioindustrial, road safety salt and Cargill joint ventures. 

Job Purpose and Impact

The Formulator will be responsible for managing and maintaining product formulations in accordance with approved product matrixes, using formulation software for all products manufactured across our production sites. The role involves balancing technical requirements, formulation costs, and raw material utilization while ensuring alignment with ingredient availability and supply constraints.

The Formulator will provide production facilities with all relevant formulation data and technical information, ensuring accuracy and consistency within product databases. In addition, the role will support manufacturing sites on formula related topics, including creation and management of labels, product specifications, and technical documentation, contributing to efficient and compliant production processes.

Key Accountabilities

  • Formulate and ensure the products are manufactured in accordance with applicable requirements and specifications.
  • Update formulation software with available raw material data, retrieving information from relevant sources and reporting.
  • Daily maintenance of formulas following plant and customer needs.
  • Document formulation process according to defined procedures.
  • Continue to develop ingredient knowledge.
  • Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural Science, Animal Production Science, or a related field
  • Fluency in Italian 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other standard computer applications
  • Good working knowledge of English
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and conceptual skills
  • Strong teamwork and adaptability skills, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment

Compensation Information

The expected starting salary for this position is 30,000€.

Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

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Our Offer
We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and workplace. We encourage candidates to let us know if they require any accommodations during the recruitment or interview process so we can support them appropriately.


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