Shipping and Receiving Associate

Requisition Number: 65425

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

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.

The purpose of this position is:

Ensure that parcel (FEDEX, UPS), LTL and FTL shipments are processed per customer requirements. Interact with CSR’s, Planning and Corporate Transportation to ensure customer orders are processed per requirements. Ensure that materials in various stages of shipping and receiving are pulled and delivered to internal and/or external customers; domestic and/or international.

This position includes significant duties such as to:

• Pick up and deliver materials to the production floor using forklift and/or pallet jack
• Perform cycle counts and other audits as required
• Determine method of shipment utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures; prepare

• materials for shipping by weighing, packaging and stamping; prepare necessary shipping
• forms such as bills of lading
• Ensure that transactions are properly recorded in required systems (SAP, FedEx, UPS, etc.)
• Accurately stock, transact and distribute materials to production areas
• Assist with on the job training to new employees and resolve problems utilizing knowledge
• of shipping/receiving/stock operations
• Contribute to the 5S departmental goals by maintaining the cleanliness of the production,
• shipping and warehouse areas

Working Conditions:

• Team environment with well lit, climate controlled areas
• Bending, standing, or walking for approximately 6-8 hours per day; occasionally lifting up

• to 50 pounds

• Work with chemical substances, heat, dust, noise, fume odors, oil mist; none disagreeable
• Will require use of PPE, such as ear protection, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, etc.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years Warehouse and Shipping experience; 1-2 years forklift driver experience with fall protection and other material handling equipment.
• Able to effectively communicate in English

This position does not support immigration sponsorship. 

The range for this position is ​$20.25 hourly rate - $23.12 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.

​Corning Puts YOU First! 

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning. 
 

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions. 
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.  
• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career. 
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.   
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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 accommodations@corning.com.