8/3/26
Country: United States
Job Location: Traverse City
Job Family: Research / Development / Innovation
Type of contract: Internship
Working mode: On-site work
Job Id: 54054
R&D Packaging Intern
At Bel, we are not just a company-we are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands like Babybel®, GoGo squeeZ®, The Laughing Cow®, and Boursin®, our snacking solutions bring more than joy; they want to serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission? To help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives.
The company has headquarters in Chicago and New York City and operates 4 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.
#IWorkForAllForGood
Job Summary:
The R&D Intern is responsible for supporting the R&D Project Leader / Manager in processes, trials, and analysis on packaging materials and finished products.
Job Responsibilities & Tasks:
- Assist in validating packaging materials and specifications
- Provide feedback on development and optimization of standard operating procedures
- Perform routine analytical testing
- Active participant in the R&D team and group projects
- Prepare project results for the cross-functional project team
- Assist project teams in collecting and analyzing data for various on-going studies
- Support R&D Team Leads in conducting industrial product trials and first production launches.
- Assist/Lead laboratory testing on packaging materials
- Assist formulation team on recipe development/analysis
- All other duties as assigned
Position Requirements:
EDUCATION
- HS Diploma or GED
- Pursuing bachelor's degree in Packaging or related degree
SKILLS
- PC skills: windows, excel, word
- Basic working knowledge
- Able to deliver on time, with guidance
- Basic troubleshooting skills
- Excels in the management of personal tasks and objectives.
- Actively contributes ideas for continuous improvement
- Strives to execute agreed objectives
- Able to follow instructions
- Capable of effectively communicating (verbal & written) information to R&D Technicians/Scientists
PHYSICAL & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able work in normal office conditions and in the manufacturing plant.
- Must be able to wear PPE
- Occasional travel to suppliers may occur
- Ability to lift 50lbs
Pay rate: $33/hr + one-time $1,500 housing stipend
Time Frame: January-June 2027 or June 2027 - December 2027
