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Wells Enterprises ยท 3 months ago

Internship - Research & Development - Summer 2026

position1 Blue Bunny Drive, Le Mars, IA, 51031, US
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

Wells Enterprises is seeking a Summer 2026 Research & Development Intern to provide essential support for departmental functions. The intern will work on projects related to launching new items and revisions, engage in hands-on pilot plant work, and assist in recipe and mix formula development.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing
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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Recipe developmentMix formula developmentPilot plant operationsProject managementTeam collaboration

Required

Under general supervision provides essential support for departmental functions that include a wide range of activities and initiatives
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

Company

Wells Enterprises

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Wells Enterprises produces and markets ice creams and frozen treats.
dateFounded in 1913
location
Le Mars, Iowa, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.wellsenterprisesinc.com

H1B Sponsorship

Wells Enterprises has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (2)
2022 (3)
2021 (1)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
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2022-12-07Acquired

Leadership Team

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Allison Burke
Human Resources Business Partner II
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Brian Ardillo
HR Business Partner II
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