Limestone Plant 2027 Internship

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

Job summary

Milliken Limestone Plant in Gaffney, SC invites a 2027 internship focused on continuous improvement within the slashing department. The program reports to the Process Improvement Manager and site leadership, offering hands-on exposure to manufacturing best practices, performance optimization, and cost reduction initiatives.

The candidate will develop project management, problem-solving, and teamwork skills while contributing to downtime reduction and size-formula optimization for warp run

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a BS degree in Textile, Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities are required.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of processes and conditions that impact the products and environment.
• Use project management to handle assigned internship project.
• Analyze problems and implement solutions with critical thinking and focused improvement methods.
• Incorporate creative thinking to identify improvements for consistency, speed, cost.
• Prepare diagrams, charts, and tables to reflect findings and support recommendations.
• Communicate and collaborate with a diverse team to achieve site goals.
• Participate fully in the Safety Process.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

BS Degree in Textile, Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

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Limestone Plant 2027 Internship

Date: Sep 15, 2026

Location: Gaffney, SC, US, 29340

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

This position is located at Milliken Limestone Plant in Gaffney, SC, and will report to the Process Improvement Manager and department manager. This role will provide the candidate with exposure to leading continuous improvement efforts at the site in our slashing department and the key role it has in the development and implementation of manufacturing process improvements, driving new performance levels, improving quality, consistency and cost. The goal of this project will be to implement manufacturing best practices in our slashing department to reduce downtimes and optimize size formulas to improve our warp run ability.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop a thorough understanding of all factors and conditions that impact the processes and products, including environmental impacts
• Use sound project management skills to manage assigned internship project
• Analyze problems and implement solutions using critical thinking skills and focused improvement methods
• Incorporate creative thinking into the problem‑solving approach to identify unique and different ways to make things better/more consistent/faster/cheaper/efficient
• Prepare diagrams, charts, tables to reflect findings and support recommendations
• Communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of associatesto accomplish project and location goals
• Participate fully in the Safety Process

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• Rising Junior or Senior working toward a BS Degree inTextile, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering or related field
• Detail oriented
• Strong organizational and communication skills

The successful candidate will have strengths in the following:

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Skills and ability to evaluate and optimize manufacturing processes
• Willingness to take ownership and responsibility as a highly motivated self-starter
• Ability to work and gain results in a team environment
• Desire to continuously lookout for improvement opportunities (efficiency, automation)
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

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.