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Inventory Control Internship
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About this role
Inventory Control
Internship
KLN Family Brands/Tuffy's Pet Foods
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 Inventory Control 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.
The Opportunity
As an Inventory Control Intern, you’ll work closely with our Production Scheduling & Inventory Control Manager and our entire operations team.
Daily Duties and Responsibilities:
- Data entry
- Receiving support
- Inventory tracking
Unique Projects:
- Safety stock studies
- Cycle count and First In, First Out (FIFO) optimization
- Process documentation
- Process time study
- Workload study
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 Business Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, 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.
What you'll do
- As an Inventory Control Intern, you will work closely with the Production Scheduling & Inventory Control Manager and the operations team. Your daily duties will include data entry, receiving support, and inventory tracking.
About KLN ENTERPRISES INC
KLN Family Brands is a company located in Perham, Minnesota that manufactures a diverse and expanding range of human and pet food products that adapt to customer preferences. Three manufacturing companies fall under the KLN Family Brands umbrella: Tuffy’s Pet Foods, Tuffy's Treat Company & Cannery, and Kenny’s Candy & Confections. Whether the products are intended for our families or pets, KLN Family Brands strives to make each and every product exceptional.
What’s in a name? “KLN” are the initials of former CEO Kenny Nelson, one of the founding members of the business. Kenny is the son of Tuffy’s Pet Foods founder, Tuffy Nelson, and the father of current KLN CEO, Charlie Nelson.
We believe that the history and success of KLN Family Brands is a direct result of our commitment to our employees and community. We have always believed that “family” is the most important part of the company’s name. Why? Because it’s family that speaks to who we are: a 3rd generation, family-owned company, producing quality brands & products for families by a team of dedicated employees in a family-friendly community.
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