Hawthorn Co-Op

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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.