Corp Lab Assist I

Company: Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company) Functional Area: Quality The Role Primarily responsible for the transport of finished product samples/raw materials from the production facilities to the Corporate Lab for analysis. Performs routine reagent preparation in compliance with the ISO 17025 regulatory standards and laboratory house-keeping duties. What You’ll Do Retrieves finished product samples from the ice cream plants daily, including retest samples from freezer. Unloads, sorts and places samples in appropriate location for testing Collects re-pull samples from the SICF as needed. Includes printing appropriate paperwork, retrieving samples, labeling samples, unloading, sorting, and notifying appropriate personnel samples are ready for testing. Continually monitors requests to ensure appropriate follow-up Performs various housekeeping duties in the laboratory on a daily, weekly, monthly basis to include but not limited to: waste disposal, cleaning sample carts and laboratory glassware/containers as needed. Prepares test dilution blanks according to Corporate Lab SOP’s, from calibration to sterilization Performs daily checks including DI water checks, dilution blank volume checks, alkalinity monitoring, etc Responsible for coordinating maintenance/upkeep of the laboratory van. Performs various laboratory housekeeping duties in the laboratory on a daily, weekly, monthly basis to ensure regulatory standards. Assists in restocking laboratory supplies and maintaining storeroom. Responsible for performing laboratory floor maintenance including spraying with disinfectants and mopping as needed. Drains and cleans water baths and performs routine maintenance to assure appropriate water circulation.

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What You’ll Bring High School diploma or equivalent. Valid driver’s license and good driving record. Some mechanical experience would be helpful. Basic understanding of laboratory operations, techniques and procedures. Mathematical and computer skills. Effective teamwork and communication, both written and verbal skills. Attention to detail, process flow and accuracy. Customer service skills. Safely and effectively maintains lab equipment and follows regulatory processes. Ability to be versatile and cooperative. Reports to: Supervisor, Corporate Lab Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wells Enterprises, Inc.