Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Internship

KLN ENTERPRISES INC•Perham, MN

154d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

At least a Junior in college pursuing a degree in Engineering, Operations, Occupational Safety, or a related field with a focus on people safety in manufacturing
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

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, root causes, and opportunities to reduce risk and prevent injuries
Participate in incident investigations by gathering details, documenting findings, and assisting with corrective action follow-ups
Provide general support to the EHS/People Safety 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