Summer Quality & Regulatory Intern - Food Manufacturing

KLN Family Brands; Perham (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

KLN Family Brands is seeking a Quality & Regulatory Intern for the summer of 2027 at our Perham, MN facility. You will collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, and regulatory teams to support product quality and process improvements.

Open to college juniors pursuing Food Science or Food Safety, available for 10–12 weeks on-site, with a starting hourly rate of $17.94. This paid internship offers real-world experience in a fast-growing confectionery environment.

Qualifications

• At least a Junior in college pursuing a degree in Food Science, Food Safety, or a related field
• The ability to dedicate 10-12 weeks to the internship program for the summer of 2027
• The ability to work on-site at our Perham, MN facility for the summer
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• The ability to work in a team atmosphere and be a great co-worker

Responsibilities

• Provide support to production operations and address issues as they arise
• Develop POKA training content
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the quality process for new fruit extrusion products
• Investigate and resolve product quality issues as needed
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams while ensuring product quality standards are maintained
• Develop an understanding of cross-functional and interdepartmental problem-solving
• Participate in growth of KLN Family Brands and Kenny’s Candy & Confections

Education

Junior in college pursuing a degree in Food Science, Food Safety, or a related field

Job description

KLN Family Brands is seeking a Quality & Regulatory Intern for the summer of 2027 at our Perham, MN facility. You will collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, and regulatory teams to support product quality and process improvements.

Open to college juniors pursuing Food Science or Food Safety, available for 10–12 weeks on-site, with a starting hourly rate of $17.94. This paid internship offers real-world experience in a fast-growing confectionery environment.