Packaging Engineer Intern - Traverse City - January 2026

Bel, makers of iconic brands including GoGo squeeZ, Babybel, The Laughing Cow, and Boursin is a growing global company that values your contributions, strives to create a sense of belonging for everyone and offers career growth and development opportunities, as well as competitive total compensation and meaningful well-being benefits from day one. For All, For Good, our company signature, reflects Bel’s commitment to sustainability and healthier and responsible food for all. The company has headquarters in Chicago (Bel Brands USA) and New York City (GoGo Squeez) and operates 4 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.

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. This internship starts in January 2026.

 

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

Reports to: Packaging Manager