Environmental Engineering Co‑Op / Intern (Summer 2026)
About The Position
IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you! Job Description Summer 2026 Environmental Engineering Co‑Op / Intern Location: Kankakee, IL Type: Full Time or Part Time, Temporary Department: Plant Operations Relocation Assistance not available WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Competitive pay starting Rate: $24.00-$25.00 per hour. Option to work afterwards during the school year. Hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment with real environmental impact. Be part of a long standing and stable industry leader. WHEN YOU JOIN US, YOU WILL BE; Gain an understanding of plant operations, processes, and equipment with a focus on environmental performance and compliance Support environmental and sustainability initiatives related to: Waste reduction Energy efficiency Environmental permits and reporting Pollution prevention and resource conservation Assist with projects involving both capital and non‑capital environmental improvements, working with internal teams, contractors, and consultants as needed Collect, analyze, and organize environmental and operational data to support compliance tracking and continuous improvement initiatives Support environmental documentation, standard work instructions, and process controls to sustain compliance and best practices Assist with job hazard analyses and identify environmental and safety risks in plant processes Participate in audits, inspections, and corrective action tracking related to environmental, health, and safety requirements Support the implementation of 5S and Lean Manufacturing practices with an environmental and sustainability lens
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills
- Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Willingness and ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts in a manufacturing environment
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work in cross‑functional teams
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents, procedures, and reports
- Interest in environmental compliance, sustainability, and industrial environmental systems
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with AutoCAD is a plus
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Power BI or Python is a plus
Responsibilities
- Gain an understanding of plant operations, processes, and equipment with a focus on environmental performance and compliance
- Support environmental and sustainability initiatives related to: Waste reduction Energy efficiency Environmental permits and reporting Pollution prevention and resource conservation
- Assist with projects involving both capital and non‑capital environmental improvements, working with internal teams, contractors, and consultants as needed
- Collect, analyze, and organize environmental and operational data to support compliance tracking and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support environmental documentation, standard work instructions, and process controls to sustain compliance and best practices
- Assist with job hazard analyses and identify environmental and safety risks in plant processes
- Participate in audits, inspections, and corrective action tracking related to environmental, health, and safety requirements
- Support the implementation of 5S and Lean Manufacturing practices with an environmental and sustainability lens
Benefits
- IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees.
- A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO.
- The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO.
- We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
