Plant Intern

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Your role at Clorox:

The Plant Intern position will use a combination of Engineering, Accounting, and Organizational tools to drive the improvement/optimization of various departments. Work will be divided between Engineering, Operations, and Continuous Improvement. The individual will lead small scale projects that may require utilization of outside technical resources. Assignments for this position emphasize data collection and analysis, operations team interfacing, equipment design, change management, project management, and problem solving. The position interacts daily with multiple departments, corporate engineering, and/or internal/external project teams. Excellent two-way communication skills are required to support the needs of these departments & teams.

This position is looking for an individual to fill a key developmental role in our plant. This individual will be responsible for aiding with capital projects, developing technical guidance, conduct e and contributing to our culture of safety. Projects will be focused on safety, quality, efficiency, improvement methods, and cost reductions pertaining to our World Class Operation (WCO). Interaction with plant operations, engineers from other plants, contractors, and corporate engineering should be expected and will provide good networking opportunities.

In this role, you will:

• Meet all plant and company metric goals for Safety, Quality, Efficiency, and Costs 
• Day-to-day communications with partners, customers, stakeholders, and others 
• Shadow operators on roles or unit ops as required for assigned workstreams
• Lead small scale capital projects (<$50k)
  • Capital Project Management (ORW – One Right Way)
  • Contractor Management
  • Operational Readiness
  • Training & Qualification
• Lead minor non-capital projects
• Participate in CI, OPEX, manufacturing trials, Kaizen, or AR as a technical resource Participate in root cause analyses (BDA, RCFA, etc.) 
• Perform drawing updates (P&ID, 2D layouts, etc.)

Starting Base Pay: $23.51 per hour

What we look for:

• Attention to detail 
• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Must be highly motivated and assertive with a strong commitment to success. Self-starter with a "Can Do" attitude 
• Willingness to try new ideas 
• Demonstrated safety awareness and priority 
• Ability to accept guidance and learn from experiences 
• Hands-on, should expect ~30-50% or more of the time to be spent on the floor 
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Must have good people skills and be team-oriented (member/leader). Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of the organization. 
• Manufacturing experience desired 
• High-Speed manufacturing experience is a plus 

Education Level/Degree 

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree school program  
• Currently pursuing advanced education in Engineering, Sciences, Technology, and Management, or relevant field of study 
• Sophomores & Juniors preferred
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA or higher 
• No Visa Sponsorship 
• Offers of employment are contingent upon proof of the applicant's legal right to work and be employed in the United States. 

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more.

Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:

• Competitive compensation

• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international

• Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being

• Flexible work environment, depending on your role

• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing

• Half-day Fridays, depending on your location

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