About this role
Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States and the maker of well-loved brands including Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics and today Trolli, Butterfinger 100grand, Baby Ruth, Nutella and Kinder Bueno.
Wells Enterprises is a $2 billion company employing 4,000 employees, across four production plants and two main hub locations, Chicago and Le Mars. Guided by innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams.
As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with Ferrero’s global standards of excellence, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic, values-driven, and international environment.
At Wells, our people—and their experience—sit at the heart of our ambition. Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com.
What We Offer
At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits here.
Company: Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company)
Functional Area: People & Organization
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.
- Work on special projects as assigned by functional leader.
- Assist in implementing functional strategies and support the team in reaching goals and objectives.
- Support the departmental deliverables and help in planning and supporting tasks.
- Intern will function as a member of the Sioux City Talent Acquisition team on a daily basis, covering the front desk, assisting applicants with the WellsCareers.com site and Wells’ applicant tracking system, interviewing applicants, extending offers of employment, scheduling drug tests and physicals, and assisting with ad hoc projects.
- Intern will also assist with Talent Acquisition marketing-related initiatives and external recruiting efforts.
- This is considered a realistic ‘working internship’ and will provide a real-world view of recruiting for Operations.
- Intern will also have the opportunity to tour Wells’ manufacturing facilities and experience first-hand the making of ice cream products from ingredients to finished product.
What You’ll Bring
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, other duties may be assigned by your supervisor, as dictated by business necessity.
- 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.
- Knowledge - Some familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Skills - Attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and excellent communication skills are all essential to this position.
- Abilities - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to interact with a variety of individuals in a professional manner.
Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis