Internship - Research & Development - Summer 2027
Wells Enterprises
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- Location
- Le Mars, IA
- Job type
- Full time, Internship
- Posted
- Oct 16
- 3 days ago
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About the company
Wells Enterprises
Food production · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Perform operational and administrative functions as it relates to academic major
- Independently work on special projects as assigned by functional leader
- Assist in implementing functional strategies and contribute to the teams success in reaching goals and objectives
- Support the departmental deliverables and be proactive in planning and supporting tasks
- Interns will work alongside our technologists on projects related to the launching of new items and revisions of current items.
- Much of the work will be hands-on pilot plant work to include mix testing, running ice cream production and freezing equipment, and organizing samples.
- Interns will also work recipe, specification, and mix formula development.
- Interns will work alongside a product development technologist and learn the process of development from start to finish.
What you need
- <p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span>Have an applicable degree program and coursework that corresponds with the internship applied for. Prefer entering their Junior/Senior year of a 4 year degree program.</span></p>
- <p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span>Prefer a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.</span></p>
- <p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span>Applicable experience within the technical fields preferred.</span></p>
- <p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span>Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.</span></p>
- <p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span>Attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and excellent communication skills are all essential to this position. Effective presentation skills.</span></p>
- <p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to interact and collaborate with a variety of individuals in a professional manner </span></p>
- Education: a bachelor's degree
Key skills
Microsoft Office SuiteAttention to detailmulti-taskcommunication skillspresentation skillsApplicable experiencemix testingice cream productionfreezing equipmentmix formula development
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Company: Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company)
Functional Area: R&D
The Role
Under general supervision provides essential support for departmental functions that include a wide range of activities and initiatives.
What You’ll Do
Perform operational and administrative functions as it relates to academic major
Independently work on special projects as assigned by functional leader
Assist in implementing functional strategies and contribute to the teams success in reaching goals and objectives
Support the departmental deliverables and be proactive in planning and supporting tasks
Interns will work alongside our technologists on projects related to the launching of new items and revisions of current items.
Much of the work will be hands-on pilot plant work to include mix testing, running ice cream production and freezing equipment, and organizing samples.
Interns will also work recipe, specification, and mix formula development.
Interns will work alongside a product development technologist and learn the process of development from start to finish.
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What You’ll Bring
Have an applicable degree program and coursework that corresponds with the internship applied for. Prefer entering their Junior/Senior year of a 4 year degree program.
Prefer a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Applicable experience within the technical fields preferred.
Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
Attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and excellent communication skills are all essential to this position. Effective presentation skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to interact and collaborate with a variety of individuals in a professional manner
Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis