Sr. Service Desk Technician - Le Mars, IA

Socket.dev; Le Mars (IA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is seeking an IT professional to support hardware and software for employees, delivering service desk solutions with mid to high complexity. You will lead setup and configuration of client PCs, operate in a hybrid work environment, and collaborate with hardware and software vendors to ensure timely deployments.

The role emphasizes end-user support, incident resolution, and the maintenance of Kronos clocks and software distribution tools, with mentorship and

Responsibilities

• Provide support to end users via telephone, email, or in person for incident resolution; guide end users through troubleshooting procedures; develop troubleshooting documents for the service desk; provide technical assistance in setup, installation and configuration of hardware and software; assess, test, and implement new software and hardware technologies; recommend, install, maintain and troubleshoot software applications on client PCs.
• Schedule, coordinate, and perform upgrades and deploy new hardware and software in compliance with internal controls, policies and standards.
• Resolve incidents escalated from level 1 or 2. Recognize and escalated more difficult incidents to Level 4 support or other IT Application and Technology teams.
• Manage the installation, configuration, and maintenance of all Kronos clocks. Update and maintain clock configuration info in the Kronos application.
• Mentor and train other team members for hardware and software troubleshooting, analysis, and issue resolution.
• Keep all clients PC's fully patched, in a timely manner, with critical security updates provided by software vendors.
• Manage and administrate the software distribution applications/tools used to perform automated software installations (including the standard image) on client PCs. Maintain an inventory of installed PC software, manage licenses, and create policies and procedures for upgrades.

Job description

Company: Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company)

Functional Area: IT

The Role

Responsible for supporting hardware and software on IT computer related devices for Wells' Enterprises employees. Under general direction, perform analysis and assists in a variety of service desk activities involving mid to high level of complexity. Provide technical and organizational leadership for the enterprise's PC software environment; work closely with hardware and software vendors to verify timely product delivery and ensure new equipment and software are installed and ready to operate on schedule.

What You’ll Do

• Provide support to end users via multiple methods such as telephone, email, or in person for incident resolution; guide end users through troubleshooting procedures; develop troubleshooting documents for the service desk; provide technical assistance in setup, installation and configuration of hardware and software; assess, test, and implement new software and hardware technologies; recommend, install, maintain and troubleshoot software applications on client PCs.

• Schedule, coordinate, and perform upgrades and deploy new hardware and software in compliance with internal controls, policies and standards.

• Resolve incidents escalated from level 1 or 2. Recognize and escalated more difficult incidents to Level 4 support or other IT Application and Technology teams.

• Manage the installation, configuration, and maintenance of all Kronos clocks. Update and maintain clock configuration info in the Kronos application.

• Mentor and train other team members for hardware and software troubleshooting, analysis, and issue resolution.

• Keep all clients PC's fully patched, in a timely manner, with critical security updates provided by software vendors.

• Manage and administrate the software distribution applications/tools used to perform automated software installations (including the standard image) on client PCs. Maintain an inventory of installed PC software, manage licenses, and create policies and procedures for upgrades.

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Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of thelargest ice cream manufacturers in the United Statesand the maker of well-loved brands includingBlue Bunny,Halo Top,Bomb Pop, andBlue RibbonClassicsand todayTrolli, Butterfinger 100grand,Baby Ruth,NutellaandKinder Bueno.

Wells Enterprises is a2 billion companyemploying4,000 employees, across 4 production plants and 2 main hub locations,ChicagoandLe 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.