Quality & Regulatory Internship KLN Family Brands/Kennys Candy & Confections College Juniors and SeniorsWere 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. Thats not who we are at KLN Family Brands, and thats not what we do. We tell the story of our brand our people, the quality & safety of our products, our tradition & trust, our bold innovation, and the way we treat our community & beyond. We do it in a genuine way because we genuinely believe were a pretty amazing company. Were looking for a Quality & Regulatory Intern for the summer of 2027 that is serious about a career in food manufacturing, specifically within the confectionary industry. 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 confectionary industry, youve stumbled upon the right job. The Opportunity As a Quality & Regulatory Intern, youll work closely with our operations, engineering, quality, and regulatory teams.
Daily Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide support to production operations and address issues as they ariseDevelop an understanding of cross-functional and interdepartmental problem-solvingInvestigate and resolve product quality issues as neededCollaborate with maintenance and engineering teams while ensuring product quality standards are maintainedDevelop POKA training content
Unique Project:
Contribute to the development and implementation of the quality process for new fruit extrusion products
You Will Learn Things Like:
Innovation and creativityGoal setting and KPI measurementAnalytical and critical thinkingProblem solvingOral and written communicationTeamwork and leadership What Youll Need to Be Successful at
KLN Family Brands/Kennys Candy & Confections:
At least a Junior in college pursuing a degree in Food Science, Food Safety, or a related fieldThe ability to dedicate 10-12 weeks to the internship program for the summer of 2027A positive attitude and willingness to learnThe ability to work in a team atmosphere and be a great co-workerThe ability to work on-site at our Perham, MN facility for the summerCompensationThe starting hourly rate of pay is $17.94 and will be a percentage of industry standards based on typical full-time starting salaries, and will depend on your year in school and timeline to graduation.
PotentialInterns who demonstrate exceptional performance and a passion for our business may have the opportunity for full-time employment upon graduation.