Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS)

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Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS)

KLN Family Brands/Tuffy's Pet Foods

College Juniors and Seniors…We’re looking for you!

Our Story

KLN Family Brands is a 3rd 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) 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 , 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. Compile noise dosimetry results and trend data for high-exposure areas
     • Recommend potential engineering or administrative controls
• Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
  1. 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 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.