Live Oak - Summer Intern
About The Position
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 Live Oak Plant in LaGrange, Ga. You will report directly to a manager – either a Senior Process Engineer or a Process Improvement Manager. The position is hourly paid. The work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. The summer intern program begins in mid-May and ends the first week of August.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial engineering major or related field
- Efficient in PowerPoint and excel spreadsheets
- GPA – 3.0 minimum
- Able to start work in May 2026
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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
