Allen Plant - Intern

Milliken & Company; Blacksburg (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Milliken's Allen Plant Chemical Facility is seeking a qualified individual to join its manufacturing team as a Summer Intern/Co-op. As an engineering summer intern, you will apply chemical engineering principles in a manufacturing setting on projects that reduce waste, improve efficiency and support LEAN initiatives.

The role offers a 40-hour work week (8 AM–5 PM), housing allowance or mileage reimbursement, and a sponsor from experienced managers to guide the internship and project details.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student majoring in Chemical Engineering; completed sophomore year, rising seniors preferred.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Availability late May to early August; full-time during this period.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned project by end of each work session.
• Seek quality improvements as it relates to project.
• Seek cost reductions as it fits scope of project.
• Actively participate in plant program/process.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Education

Undergraduate Chemical Engineering

Job description

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products thatenhance people's lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken's curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagramand LinkedIn.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Milliken's Allen Plant Chemical Facility is seeking a qualified individual to join its manufacturing team as a Summer Intern/Co-op. As an engineering summer intern at Milliken, you will have the opportunity to apply engineering and safety principles in a manufacturing environment with responsibilities consisting of Chemical Engineering knowledge to projects within the facility. Our specially selected projects, which will be performed under the guidance and assistance of experienced managers, have the effect of reducing waste, increasing efficiencies, streamlining process with LEAN, troubleshooting issues, identifying cost savings and/or updating procedures.

Students will be provided a housing allowance or mileage reimbursement based upon the worksite distance from residence.The standard work week consist of 40 hours, 8 AM - 5 PM. Although the project will be individual in nature, students will collaborate with various departments and managers in the facility. Interns will be provided a management sponsor to assist the student with the summer internship process and the project details.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete assigned project by end of each work session.
• Seek quality improvements as it relates to project.
• Seek cost reductions as it fits scope of project.

• Actively participate in plant program/process.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Students must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate program with a Chemical Engineering major and have competed their sophomore year. Preference is given to rising seniors for our intern process.
• The summer intern session runs from late May until early August. Students must be available for full-time hire during this time.
• GPA requirement of 3.0

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• Prior manufacturing experience.

ADA PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

• Sitting Ability to sit down at least 50% of day
• Standing Ability to stand while working at least 50% of day
• Moving Ability to move throughout the plant at least 25% of day
• Lifting Ability to lift to at least 35 lbs. without assistance 10% of day
• Ascending/Descending Ability to walk upstairs or use ladders at some frequency 10% of day
• Bending Ability to bend or stoop 10% of day
• Visual Acuity Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens at least As Required
• Cognitive Ability to make decisions, reason & understand information As Required

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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