Packaging Engineer Internship Job at KLN ENTERPRISES INC, Perham, MN

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  • KLN ENTERPRISES INC
  • Perham, MN

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Packaging Engineer

Internship

KLN Family Brands/Kenny’s Candy & Confections

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 a Packaging Engineer 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 confectionary industry, you’ve stumbled upon the right job.

The Opportunity

As a Packaging Engineer Intern , you’ll work closely with our Packaging Engineer, other packaging and engineering team members, and the entire operations team.

Daily Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support packaging team in determining material performance metrics
  • Support trials, scale ups and validation of new materials on projects
  • Develop understanding of polymers, film converting and packaging process
  • Familiarize with multiple forms of packaging equipment to support projects optimization, performance and efficiency
  • Attend supplier meetings that include sustainable solutions
  • Work cross functionally to gain firsthand experience for human and pet products
  • Gather information for bottom line impact

Unique Project:

  • Establish internal packaging specifications for film and corrugate

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/Kenny’s Candy & Confections:

  • At least a Junior in college pursuing a degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
  • Basic understanding of packaging materials, particularly flexible films and corrugated board
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Willingness to learn and engage in hands-on projects with packaging and manufacturing teams

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.

Job Tags

Full time, Summer work, Internship, Flexible hours,

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