Milliken and Company Johnston Plant Internship

Milliken & Company; Johnston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Milliken & Company in Johnston, SC offers a Johnston Plant Intern position within the Process Improvement Department. This full-time summer internship provides hands-on exposure to real business priorities, collaborative projects, and skill development in problem solving, communication, and teamwork.

You will conduct research, support reports and presentations, and identify process improvement opportunities while working with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Candidates with or working toward a BS Engineering.
• Strong user of Microsoft Office suite of products, with advanced Excel skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Exposure to Microsoft Office Systems (preferred).
• Prior internship, project, or relevant experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day activities within Process Improvement.
• 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

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

BS Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

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, Instagramand LinkedIn.

Johnston Plant 2025 Internship

Company:Milliken and Company

POSITION TITLE

Johnston Plant Intern

POSITION OVERVIEW

This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience supporting real business priorities within Process Improvement Department. 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 Johnston location.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support day-to-day activities and key projects within Process Improvement
• 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 Engineering
• Strong user of Microsoft Office suite of products, with advanced Excel skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• Exposure to Microsoft Office Systems
• 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.