Wells Enterprises
Wells Enterprises

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Micro Lab Technician I

Le Mars, IA · On-site

$18 - $24/hr

Company: Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company) Functional Area: Quality The Role Under general ... Prepares and analyzes samples according to Standard Operating Procedures, FDABAM procedures, and ...

Production Supervisor-DICP

Dunkirk, NY · On-site

$69K - $96K/yr

Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company) Functional Area: Operations The Role Supervises production shifts, monitoring attendance, performance evaluation of operators, packers, and line coordinators.

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Wells Enterprises Jobs Information

Do workers at Wells Enterprises get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
40% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Does Wells Enterprises pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
37% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

At Wells Enterprises, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
60% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and February 2026.

Is the health insurance from Wells Enterprises affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and February 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Wells Enterprises?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and February 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 23% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 62% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 15% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do workers at Wells Enterprises worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
67% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do Wells Enterprises workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
79% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

How easy is it for Wells Enterprises workers to change shifts?

Most people find it hard to change shifts.
75% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Wells Enterprises?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
76% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do Wells Enterprises managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
80% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do jobs at Wells Enterprises spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
7% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Wells Enterprises?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
83% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Is working at Wells Enterprises good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
67% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people at Wells Enterprises feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
75% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people at Wells Enterprises get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
84% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Wells Enterprises?

Some people feel stressed out here.
61% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people at Wells Enterprises enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
79% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do people at Wells Enterprises recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
55% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Wells Enterprises?

Most people got enough training when they started.
70% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Wells Enterprises?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 45% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people think Wells Enterprises’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
68% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Wells Enterprises is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
72% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
What are the most popular categories at Wells Enterprises?
Infographic showing various Machine Operator job openings at Wells Enterprises in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 75% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 22% Remote job distribution.

Freezer Automation Intec Operator - Days

Wells Enterprise

Le Mars, IA • On-site

$31.56/hr

Full-time

Medical, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Wells Enterprises rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

179th of 438 rated food and drinks producers


Job description


Company: Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company)
Functional Area: Supply Chain and Logistics
The Role
Responsible for overseeing and resolving any automation faults that occur on pallet conveyor, case conveyors, conventional palletizers, and hardening tunnels in one of the world's largest ice cream freezers. Additional tasks include but not limited to operating powered industrial forklifts, following specific SOP's, cleaning processes and properly documenting Food Safety and Quality programs, processes and inspections in a cold storage warehouse environment.
What You'll Do
  • Operating all Intecs, palletizers, and shack tasks.
  • Ensure compliance to Food Safety and Quality programs and processes.
  • Complete all job duties in accordance with safety procedures/policies, verbal instructions from Freezer Leadership, best practices, and work documents such as: Standard Operating Procedures, Standard Works, and Talking Points.
  • Manage all functions of the Palletizers: manage and correct faults that occur in the Palletizers, monitor the condition of the product that is stacked by the Palletizers, assist with maintenance in troubleshooting issues, and adjust settings/coordinate flavor changes when necessary.
  • Manage all functions of the Intec: manage and correct faults that occur, monitor the condition of the product going through the Intec, assist maintenance in troubleshooting issues in the Intec, and adjust settings and coordinate flavor changes when necessary, in the Intec.
  • Perform shack duties by maintaining product flow on conveyors, assisting maintenance in troubleshooting issues with the conveyors, and creating inventory in Oracle and generate LPNs.

Pay: Starting rate of $28.41/hr with pay increases at 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months. Top rate of pay at 12 months is $31.56/hr. Night shift will receive an additional $1.50/hr for night shift differential.
Approximate shift start times of 4:55 AM and 6:55 AM with normal shift length of 10 -12 hours.
Qualifications
What You'll Bring
  • High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
  • Warehouse experience and forklift knowledge preferred.
  • Must know or be able to learn basic safety and orientation knowledge, systems flow and overview of all departments of the freezer, and be able to be trained in a specialized area of work.
  • Must have time management and effective communication skills.
  • Must be able to pass proficiency tests in the allotted amount of time after training.
  • Must be able to meet the Physical Demand Assessment Standards.

If you meet these requirements and are interested in this position, to be considered for an interview you must complete an online application at www.wellscareers.com.
Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis
About Us
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 4 production plants and 2 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.

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