Location: Franklin,PA, USA
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, LinkedIn and Twitter.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Milliken's Hawthorn Plant Chemical Facility is seeking a qualified individual to join its manufacturing team as a Co-Op. As a Chemical engineering Co-Op at Milliken, you will have the opportunity to apply engineering and safety principles in a manufacturing environment with responsibilities consisting of Chemical Engineering knowledge to projects within the facility. Our specially selected projects, which will be performed under the guidance and assistance of experienced managers, have the effect of reducing waste, increasing efficiencies, streamlining process with LEAN, troubleshooting issues, identifying cost savings and/or updating procedures.
Students will be provided a housing allowance or mileage reimbursement based upon the worksite distance from residence. The standard work week consist of 40 hours, 8 AM - 5 PM. Although the project will be individual in nature, students will collaborate with various departments and managers in the facility. Co-Ops will be provided a management sponsor to assist the student with the process and the project details.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
* Complete assigned project by end of each work session.
* Seek quality improvements as it relates to project.
* Seek cost reductions as it fits scope of project.
* Actively participate in plant program/process.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Students must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate program with a Chemical Engineering major and have competed their sophomore year. Preference is given to rising seniors for our Co-Op process.
* GPA requirement of 3.0
QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED
* Prior manufacturing experience.
ADA PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION
Sitting
Ability to sit down at least
50% of day
Standing
Ability to stand while working at least
50% of day
Moving
Ability to move throughout the plant at least
25% of day
Lifting
Ability to lift to at least 35 lbs. without assistance
10% of day
Ascending/Descending
Ability to walk upstairs or use ladders at some frequency
10% of day
Bending
Ability to bend or stoop
10% of day
Visual Acuity
Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens at least
As Required
Cognitive
Ability to make decisions, reason & understand information
As Required
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.