Product Development Intern

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Essential Duties: % of Time Duties
20%
Perform, support, and shadow R&D Department
Collaborate with internal customers to meet a common goals

• Key areas for learning include: R&D product evaluations, product formulation, Product Blending, sample packaging, regulatory basics for labeling/development, new item setup in company software (MDM/JDE), DevEx (formulation and specification) Program.

75%
Coordinate and assist in R&D initiatives and projects.
Specific initiatives and projects will be identified prior to the start of the internship, based on business need and intern knowledge, skills, and abilities, based on the following projects.

• Product blending and sample packaging, product improvement, Ingredient Library Upkeep, raw material evaluations, shelf-life evaluations. Data entry for specifications.

5%
Perform other internship-related duties as assigned
Minimum Experience:
Total Yrs. of Experience:
Less than 1 year
Additional information:
Food Science or related major
Sophomore level or higher classification
Minimum Qualifications - Education, Skills & Abilities:
Minimum Formal Education:
High School Diploma
Bachelor Degree (in-process)
Major: Food Science
Skills and Abilities:
1) Safety and Security:
Observes safety and security procedures, Reports potentially unsafe conditions, Uses equipment and materials properly.
2) Initiative:
Volunteers readily, Seeks increased responsibilities, Asks for and offers help when needed.
3) Judgment:
Exhibits sound and accurate judgment, Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
4) Problem Solving:
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, Works well in group problem solving situations.
5) Communication:
Listens and gets clarification, Responds well to questions. Excellent communication skills and ability to work with all levels of process personnel.
Organizational Relationships:
Internal Stakeholders
Manufacturing departments
Quality Assurance
Supervisory/Functional Management Requirements: (current - not future state Check only one category)
Individual contributor - no supervisory responsibility and no direct budget responsibility
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
Physical:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to taste or smell, talk, hear, and use fingers, hands and arms. There will also be occasional standing, walking, and sitting.
There is frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds. The employee will frequently be exposed to moving mechanical parts
Sensory:
Specific vision requirements are close and color vision.
The noise level for this position is usually moderate.
Mental:
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.