Allen Plant - Intern

Milliken and Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Milliken & Company is seeking a Summer Intern/Co-op at the Allen Plant Chemical Facility to apply chemical engineering knowledge in a manufacturing environment. You will have the opportunity to apply engineering and safety principles on projects that reduce waste, increase efficiencies, and streamline processes with LEAN.

Projects will be guided by experienced managers to deliver measurable improvements. Housing allowance or mileage reimbursement is provided based on distance from residence.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student with Chemical Engineering major and sophomore year completed.
• GPA 3.0 requirement.
• Available for full-time hire late May through early August.

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

LEAN knowledge

Education

Chemical Engineering major

Sophomore year completed

Job description

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Date: Sep 10, 2026

Location: Blacksburg, SC, US, 29702

Company: Milliken and Company

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 , Instagram and 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

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

Ability to walk upstairs or use ladders at some frequency

10% of day

Ability to bend or stoop

10% of day

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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