KLN Family Brands · 3 months ago
Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Internship
Perham, MN
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerKLN Family Brands is a family-owned business that has been operating since 1964, focusing on high-quality human and pet food products. They are seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Intern for the summer of 2026, who will work closely with the EHS Coordinator and team members to conduct safety audits, analyze incident data, and support compliance reporting.
ConfectioneryFast-Moving Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturingPetSnack FoodWholesale
Responsibilities
Conduct weekly safety audits on the production floor
Focus on Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) use, forklift safety, and machine guarding
Track, trend, and analyze safety observations, near misses, and incident data
Identify patterns and improvement opportunities
Participate in incident investigations by gathering details, documenting findings, and assisting with corrective action follow-ups
Provide general support to the EHS department by helping with compliance reporting, recordkeeping, and communication of safety initiatives
Update or create LOTO procedures for selected production lines
Capture photos of isolation points and review drafts with operators and maintenance staff
Compile noise dosimetry results and trend data for high-exposure areas
Recommend potential engineering or administrative controls
Review and update JSAs for targeted departments
Ensure hazards and controls align with current operations and SOPs
Qualification
Required
At least a Junior in college pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Public Health, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field
The ability to dedicate 10-12 weeks to the internship program for the summer of 2026
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
Company
KLN Family Brands
KLN Family Brands is a manufacturer and distributor of consumer products like pet foods, confectioneries, snacks, and candies.
Founded in 1995
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Keil
VP/COO
Elizabeth (Abby) Huebsch
Chief Growth Officer
Recent News
2025-08-15
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