Highland Plant Manufacturing - Intern

Milliken and Company; Cheraw (SC); On-site; USD 77,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken and Company is offering a full-time 11–12 week internship at the Highland Plant in Cheraw, SC, designed to provide hands-on experience supporting real manufacturing priorities. The intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams and develop problem solving, communication, and teamwork abilities while contributing to meaningful projects.

The program runs during summer 2027, with a 40-hour work week, offering practical experience in a fast-paced environment and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Candidate is pursuing or has BS in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office tools.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day activities and key projects within manufacturing.
• 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

Advanced Excel

Office suite

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

BS in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Highland Plant Manufacturing - Intern

Date: Sep 3, 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.

POSITION TITLE

Highland Plant Manufacturing-Intern

POSITION OVERVIEW

This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting real business priorities within manufacturing. The 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 Highland Plant in Cheraw, SC location.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support day-to-day activities and key projects within manufacturing
• 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

• Candidates with or working toward a BS in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Strong user of Microsoft Office suite of products, with advanced Excel skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS – PREFERRED

• Exposure to continuous improvement tools, data analysis, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, process documentation, and manufacturing operations
• 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.