Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC · 10 hours ago
Intern - Quality Assurance
Des Moines, IA
Internship
Onsite
InternHelena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading chemical toll manufacturer in the U.S., providing production and distribution solutions across various industries. The Quality Assurance Intern will learn to test finished products and components in an Industrial Production Laboratory, ensuring compliance with specified parameters and company standards.
Agriculture
Responsibilities
Performs process checks throughout the production, packaging and warehousing functions of the company, including pre-operational checks, in-process checks and final product checks
Sets up and calibrates HPLC/GC testing equipment
Receives, documents and inputs batch testing results for all customer products into to all applicable systems
Identifies and reports quality results and trends to Lab Supervisor/Lab Manager/Quality Improvement Specialist
Performs physical property tests using instrumentation
Verifies compliance to company standards and policies and effectively communicates when there are deviations from standards or processes
Maintains accurate and organized records of QA activities and maintains organized inventory of retained products
Maintains ongoing company compliance with all applicable regulations and customer requirements
Maintains a clean work environment both inside and outside the facility by using good housekeeping habits
Participate in problem solving activities utilizing scientific thinking and other continuous improvement techniques
Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers
Other work-related duties as assigned by leader
Regular and reliable attendance is required
Follows all company policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent is required
Work towards or completion of a Bachelor's degree in a physical science
Mathematical and basic analytical skills
Ability to stand for long periods of time in extreme hot or cold temperatures
Able to work rotating shifts as scheduled
Handles multiple priorities at the same time
Knowledge of basic lab procedures
Ability to read, write and speak in English is required
Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required
Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena
Preferred
Chem I and II courses and understanding basic chemical dilutions and calculations is preferred
Experience utilizing HPLC/GC instruments is preferred
Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena
Benefits
Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day.
Three-year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service.
Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
Company
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
Founded in 1957, Helena Chemical Company (now Helena Agri-Enterprises) has grown to be one of the nation’s foremost agricultural and specialty formulators and distributors in the United States.
Founded in 1957
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Byron Phillips
Chief Financial Officer
PT Padmanabha
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
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2025-12-27
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