What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Engineer Intern - Traverse City position at Bel?
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 June 2025-December 2025. We are also hiring for Internships for 2026. This position would be for our GoGo squeeZ Brand.
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
Hours/week: 40 & Pay: $33.00
Duration: 6 months
Location: Traverse City, MI
Salary : $33
