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R&D Food Technologist Internship presso KLN Family Brands/Kenny’s Candy & Confections

KLN Family Brands/Kenny’s Candy & Confections · Perham, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite

$37,315.00  -  $37,315.00

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R&D Food Technologist 

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 an R&D Food Technologist Intern for the summer of 2026 that is serious about a career in food manufacturing, specifically within the confectionary industry.  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 an R&D Food Technologist Intern, you’ll work closely with our Director of Product Innovation, other R&D team members, and the entire operations team. 

 

Daily Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Create new products for our brands and B2B partners 
  • Improve existing products and optimize formulas
  • Interact with customers to develop meaningful insights and translate them into concepts, prototypes, and commercial offerings
  • Suggest, build, and apply tools to improve processes and learnings
  • Engage external partners to source solutions and identify new capabilities
  • Partner cross-functionally to design packaging, develop specifications, and create First Production Run (FPR) expectations

 

Unique Projects:

  • Innovative Product Development
    • Meet an Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) need
  • Participate in strategic planning projects

 

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 Food Science 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.

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