Food Safety Internship

Food Safety Internship

KLN Family Brands

College Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors…We’re looking for you!

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 looking for a Food Safety Intern for Summer of 2024 that is serious about a career in manufacturing. If you are willing to learn from the best, and have a desire to participate in the growth of some of the fastest growing brands in the Pet Food Industry, you’ve stumbled onto the right job.

The Opportunity

As a Food Safety Intern, you'll work closely with our Senior Director of Food Safety and Environmental, Health, and Safety and our Supplier Approval Specialist.

Daily Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with new supplier approvals
• Assist with new part approvals
• Assist with requesting updated supplier approval documents
• Assist with internal audits

Unique Projects:

• Update TraceGains to include allergen and country of origin for companies that do not use TraceGains
• Update IFS to include all allergens for Kenny's Candy & Confections
• Work with Tuffy's Pet Foods on traceability of regrind

You will learn things like:

• Innovation and creativity
• Goal setting and KPI measurement
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Oral and written communication
• Teamwork and leadership

What you'll need to be successful at KLN Family Brands:

• At least a Sophomore in college pursuing a degree in Biology, Chemistry, Food Safety, Food Science, or a related field
• The ability to dedicate 10-12 weeks to the internship program for the Summer of 2024
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• The ability to work in a team atmosphere and be a great co-worker
• The ability to work on-site at our Perham, MN facility for the Summer

Interns who demonstrate exceptional performance and a passion for our business may have the opportunity for full-time employment upon graduation.

Pay for this position will be a percentage of industry standards based on typical full-time starting salaries, and will depend on your year in school and your timeline to graduation.