Job Title

Information Technology Internship/Co-op Summer 2027

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is seeking ambitious students who enjoy tackling challenges, exploring new technologies, and making a real difference through their work. We're looking for interns with a positive, proactive mindset, strong communication skills, and a passion for learning. In this role, you'll provide front-line support for hardware, software, and internal technology tools while gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative team environment.

If this sounds like you, then apply today to start making your impact!

About us:

Shaw Industries is more than an industry leading flooring company – we are an organization built of dedicated people working to provide the best quality flooring solutions to our customers across residential, commercial, and outdoor markets worldwide.

Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw Industries is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $5 billion in annual sales and approximately 17,000 associates; we are dedicated to values of inclusivity, sustainability, and making this world a better place for our people and our customers. 

What you’ll do:

Work on diverse products and projects while you apply classroom learning to real world problems

Experience real-world problem solving, troubleshooting, inquiry management, and designing solutions to technical challenges

Execute strategic and value-added projects and initiatives from start to finish

Develop an advanced network of contacts and mentors through employees and peer interns

Have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on Shaw’s future of work alongside a team of strong mentors and peers

If selected, you will be working in one of these areas:  

IT Fulfillment & Technology

Service Desk / Operations & Security

Back and Front end development

Client-Facing Assistance and Solution Development

Business Insights and Analytics

Automation Development and Testing

What you get:

Purpose and meaningful work from the very beginning.

A company dedicated to developing your professional skills, enabling you to gain real-world experience in projects you enjoy, and growing your professional network.

A culture of authenticity, mutual support, continuous innovation, and effective leadership.

Location:

Remote, United States

Qualifications:

Must be enrolled in an accredited University pursuing a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Computer Science or related field

To be considered for a co-op position, you must be enrolled in your university’s co-op or careers services office

Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5

Must have completed at least 3 or more semesters of college coursework 

Competencies:

Motivational Fit

Execute Action Plan

Influence Others

Initiate Action

Adapt and Chance

Learn Continuously

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

About the company

Shaw Industries Group designs and makes flooring for homes and commercial buildings, selling through a portfolio of specialist brands worldwide. Its products include carpet and hard surfaces, while other businesses supply synthetic turf for sports fields and outdoor spaces. The group combines manufacturing with an integrated supply chain, moving finished products from its factories to the businesses that sell or install them. It earns revenue from sales of these surfaces and related products, with its residential and commercial operations serving different customer needs. Founded in 1967, Shaw Industries Group is headquartered in Dalton, Georgia.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dalton, GA

Founded

1967

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Education has support: Shaw lists education assistance and GED support for U.S. associates.
Family care extends beyond insurance: Shaw's health centers serve U.S. associates and household members regardless of coverage.
Training includes housing: Shaw's operations management trainees receive accommodation during their initial eight-week training.

What critics are saying

Production changes sleep schedules: Shaw's Andalusia entry-level manufacturing job requires rotating 12-hour shifts with changing day and night starts.
Installation means extended travel: Shaw Sports Turf's installer job specifies approximately 300 days of out-of-state travel.
Permanent placement has another step: Shaw's trainee program offers interviews for engineering roles after roughly six months.

What makes Shaw Industries Group unique

Ownership is concentrated: Shaw is a wholly owned Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary.
Certification spans production: Shaw's April 2026 report puts Cradle to Cradle Certified products at almost 90%.
Recycling has scale: Shaw's April 2026 report records nearly one billion pounds of flooring reclaimed since 2006.

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