What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Packaging Intern position at Bel?
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
EDUCATION
Time Frame: January-June 2027 or June 2027 - December 2027
Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Bel Brands is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation or assistance in using the website, please call 312-462-1500.
If you think that this job is for you, please click now on the button "Apply".
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
EDUCATION
- HS Diploma or GED
- Pursuing bachelor’s degree in Packaging or related degree
- 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
- 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
Time Frame: January-June 2027 or June 2027 - December 2027
Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Bel Brands is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation or assistance in using the website, please call 312-462-1500.
If you think that this job is for you, please click now on the button "Apply".
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