What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kingsford Mfg. Co-Op – Plant Engineering – Belle 2025 position at The Clorox Company?
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Your role at Clorox:
Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlaceAs a Plant Engineering Co-op at Kingsford Mfg., you will play a crucial role in supporting our facility’s engineering activities. Working on-site, you’ll collaborate with experienced engineers and contribute to real-world projects. This position is ideal for a motivated junior or senior pursuing a technical degree, eager to learn and gain hands-on experience in a process and manufacturing environment.
In this role, you will:
- Gain valuable experience in our Kingsford Manufacturing facility in Belle, Missouri.
- Develop a deep understanding of the end-to-end manufacture of charcoal at the largest charcoal producing plant in the world.
- Participate in chemical processing of wood into char, manufacturing of charcoal briquettes, and packaging operations.
- Engage in capital project management, ensuring successful project execution.
- Contribute to world-class operations, process engineering, electrical engineering, and packaging engineering.
- Learn from a Senior Plant Engineering mentor, further developing industry experience through exposure, training, and hands-on support for plant engineering capital projects and process improvements.
- Manage engineering consultants, supervise contractors, and interface with plant maintenance and operations.
- Collaborate both as an individual and as part of a team, delivering consumer products process manufacturing systems to the plant floor.
- Interface with business and technical stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
Activities and Experiences (examples):
Project Support:
- Execute assigned projects and assist Plant Engineers with existing initiatives.
- Collaborate with production teams to develop project scopes.
- Manage project budgets and contract awards.
- Conduct process safety reviews.
- Handle project accounting and capitalization.
Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for improvement working with plant employees
- Develop project plan to implement the improvement
Automation and Digitization:
- Identify and implement technologies to automate or digitize plant paperwork.
- Update plant layout and utility drawings by taking field measurements.
What we look for:
- Project Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage engineering projects.
- Collaborative Problem-Solving: Work effectively in a team environment to solve complex challenges.
- Field Work: Comfortable working outdoors in an industrial environment with minimal supervision.
- AutoCAD Proficiency: Strong skills in AutoCAD for layout development and documentation.
- Completion of sophomore curriculum in engineering or science.
What we look for:
Minimum Education Level/Degree:
- Currently enrolled in a 4-year related degree program at a University with Junior/Senior class standing
- Currently pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Industrial Engineering
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident
We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.
At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives
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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
Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.
To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
