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Manufacturing Associate

Corning Incorporated • Newton, NC • 8h ago

Date: Sep 3, 2025

Location: Newton, NC, US, 28658

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 70632

The company built on breakthroughs.???

Join us.??

Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what's possible.????

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations?- not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company,?and the world, forward.???

?At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.???

?Come break through with us.?

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings - carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

JOB SUMMARY

Operational execution of key daily tasks associated with shipping and receiving

Ensure incoming deliveries are receipted in properly and put away

Maintain proper raw material replenishment levels in PSAs

Perform system transactions for cables from Final QC

Cut, package & store cables o Load flatbed trucks for customer shipments

Safe forklift operation

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Expected to have full understanding of department and company procedures and policies

Conduct safety walks within warehouse and throughout plant

Effectively/professionally convey information internally and externally

Wear proper PPE at all times in required areas

Maintain compliance to training record requirement

Promote Corning in a positive manner and lead by example

Active good housekeeping and strict adherence to specific safety regulations and practices in day-to-day work

Prepare necessary paperwork for finished goods cables including processing of cuts

Effective, timely and accurate execution of outbound shipments with CLS designated carriers with the aim to improve efficiency in the warehouse, reduce transportation costs and meet customer requirements

Ensure data integrity

Work interactively with Stakeholders to ensure inventory and shipping accuracy, minimize shipping backlog and meet customers' requirements

Aid team members in SAP troubleshooting/training

Responsible for ensuring charging of forklifts and other battery powered items

Self-starter in areas of Kaizen & 5S

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Establishment of positive work environment

Successful accomplishment of projects

Hazardous conditions or other health and safety concerns should be corrected by him/her whenever this is possible

QUALIFICATIONS

Customer-focused

Results oriented

Good Interpersonal skills (open, engaging, enabling)

Advocate of safety

Strong team player

Ability to thrive in a multicultural matrix organization

Good written and verbal communication skills

Priority Setting

Service Minded

REQUIRED

3-5 years' work experience in a logistics role

Knowledge of Supply Chain processes such as warehousing, distribution and inventory management

Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Work experience with ERP business management software / systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, SAP, Oracle)

Forklift Certification

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is ?$21.50 hourly rate - $26.25 hourly rate. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

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A job that shapes a life.?

Corning offers you the total package.?**

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.?

Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.

Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives, align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well - when Corning wins, we all win.????

Getting paid for our work is important but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That's why Corning offers a peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.?

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at.

Nearest Major Market: Hickory

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