Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Internship

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS)

Internship

KLN Family Brands/Tuffy's Pet Foods

College 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 & 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 we're a pretty amazing company.

We're looking for an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Intern for the summer of 2026 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 upon the right job.

The Opportunity

As an EHS Intern, you'll work closely with our EHS Coordinator and various other team members.

Daily Duties and 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 Unique Projects:

LOTO Procedure Development

Update or create LOTO procedures for selected production lines

Capture photos of isolation points and review drafts with operators and maintenance staff

Hearing Conservation Data Analysis

Compile noise dosimetry results and trend data for high-exposure areas

Recommend potential engineering or administrative controls

Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

Review and update JSAs for targeted departments

Ensure hazards and controls align with current operations and SOPs 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/Tuffy's Pet Foods:

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

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.