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Bel · 10 hours ago

Packaging Engineer Intern - Traverse City - January 2026

Traverse City, MI

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$33/hr - $33/hr

Start in 2026 Winter

Bel is a growing global company known for its iconic brands like GoGo squeeZ and Babybel. The R&D Intern will support the R&D Project Leader in processes, trials, and analysis on packaging materials and finished products.

Food and BeverageManufacturing

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Packaging materials knowledgeAnalytical testingPC skillsBasic troubleshootingEffective communication

Required

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

Ability to lift 50lbs

Benefits

Career growth and development opportunities

Competitive total compensation

Meaningful well-being benefits

Company

Bel

The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses.

Founded in 1865