Gilliland Plant Summer Intern

Milliken and Company; Laurens (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Milliken and Company invites applications for the Gilliland Plant Summer Intern position in Laurens, SC. This 11–12 week full-time, paid internship offers hands-on experience in Technical Textiles, with a 40-hour work week from May to August.

Responsibilities include supporting projects, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to drive business impact. Qualified candidates are rising juniors or seniors pursuing a BS in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering or related fields,

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior at a university.
• Working towards a BS degree ( Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial engineering major or related field)
• Able to participate in the Intern Leadership Forum in Spartanburg, SC
• Able to participate in the final presentation review in August in Spartanburg, SC

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day activities and key projects within the Gilliland Plant (Technical Textiles)
• Our project scope will focus on material traceability or chemical optimization.
• Conduct research, analysis, or data review to support business decisions
• Assist in developing reports, presentations, or process documentation
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders across the organization
• Identify opportunities for process improvement or efficiency gains
• Present project findings, recommendations, or results

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

BS degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial engineering or related field

Job description

Gilliland Plant Summer Intern

Date: Sep 14, 2026

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 .

Job Title: Gilliland Plant Summer Intern - Technical Textile Manufacturing

Position Overview: This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting real business priorities within our Techincal Textiles (manufacturing) SBU. T he intern will contribute to meaningful projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and develop skills aligned to professional growth and business impact. This role is designed to provide practical experience in a fast-paced environment while building foundational capabilities in problem solving, communication, and teamwork.

This internship is a full-time (40 hours/week), paid position that is 11–12 weeks in length during the summer of 2027, located at our Gilliland location in Laurens, SC. The position is a paid hourly wage position, and the work schedule is generally Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. The summer intern program begins in mid-May and ends the first week of August.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day activities and key projects within the Gilliland Plant (Technical Textiles)
  
  
  
  • Our project scope will focus on material traceability or chemical optimization.
  
  
  
  


• Conduct research, analysis, or data review to support business decisions


• Assist in developing reports, presentations, or process documentation


• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders across the organization


• Identify opportunities for process improvement or efficiency gains


• Present project findings, recommendations, or results

Qualifications – Required:

• Rising junior or senior at a university


• Working towards a BS degree ( Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial engineering major or related field)


• Able to participate in the Intern Leadership Forum in Spartanburg, SC


• Able to participate in the final presentation review in August in Spartanburg, SC

Qualifications - Preferred:

• Prior internship, project, or relevant experience

Program Highlights

• Hands-on project ownership with business impact


• Exposure to cross-functional teams and leaders


• Professional development and networking opportunities

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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