Intern

Milliken and Company; Cheraw (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Milliken and Company in Cheraw, SC is seeking a Summer Intern - Manufacturing to support a significant process improvement project in a live plant environment. The role reports to a Senior Process Engineer or Process Improvement Manager.

Compensation is hourly and the schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm, commencing in mid-May and ending the first week of August. Ideal candidates are rising juniors or seniors pursuing a BS degree with interest in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior pursuing a BS degree.
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Eligible for May–August internship in Cheraw, SC.

Responsibilities

• Manage a manufacturing-related project to achieve results.
• Determine solutions using continuous improvement approaches.
• Demonstrate creative thinking and identify unique problem-solving methods.
• Communicate effectively one-to-one and with groups.
• Collaborate with a diverse team to implement project improvements.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Project management

Creative thinking

Education

BS degree (pursuing)

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

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Intern

Date: Sep 3, 2026

Company: Milliken and Company

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance 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: Summer Intern - Manufacturing

Job Summary:

The Milliken Summer Intern position gives rising university juniors or seniors an opportunity to work on a significant process improvement project in a manufacturing environment. This position is located at the Highland Plant in Cheraw, SC. You will report directly to a manager – either a Senior Process Engineer or a Process Improvement Manager. 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:

• Manage a manufacturing related project for results


• Determine solutions using continuous improvement techniques


• Demonstrate creative thinking by identifying unique approaches to problem solving


• Communicate effectively one-to-one and one-to-a-group


• Work effectively with a diverse group of people to implement project improvements

Qualifications – Required:

• Rising junior or senior at a university


• Working towards a BS degree


• 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:

• Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial engineering major or related field


• Efficient in PowerPoint and excel spreadsheets


• GPA – 3.0 minimum


• Able to start work in May 2027

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.