Manufacturing Associate Job at Corning Incorporated in Newton

Overview

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Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. Our Optical Communications segment has evolved to provide industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network.

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.

Our compensation and benefits package supports health, wellness, and career from day one. This position is located in Newton, NC.

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 depends on various factors including location, experience, training and education. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), pension, life insurance, disability benefits, and PTO.

A job that shapes a life. Corning offers the total package. Your well-being is our priority.

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Location: Newton, NC; other positions in Hickory, NC may be listed.

Job Summary

Job Summary

• Operational execution of key daily tasks associated with shipping and receiving
• Ensure incoming deliveries are receipted properly and put away
• Maintain proper raw material replenishment levels in PSAs
• Perform system transactions for cables from Final QC
• Cut, package & store cables; load flatbed trucks for customer shipments
• Safe forklift operation

Duties & Essential Job Functions

• Understand department and company procedures and policies
• Conduct safety walks within warehouse and plant
• Convey information internally and externally in a professional manner
• Wear proper PPE in required areas
• Maintain compliance with training record requirements
• Promote Corning positively and lead by example
• Active good housekeeping and adherence to safety regulations
• Prepare paperwork for finished goods cables including processing of cuts
• Execute outbound shipments with CLS designated carriers to improve warehouse efficiency and meet customer requirements
• Ensure data integrity
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure inventory and shipping accuracy and minimize backlog
• Aid team members in SAP troubleshooting/training
• Charge forklifts and other battery-powered items
• Self-starter in Kaizen & 5S initiatives

Other Functions And Responsibilities

• Establishment of a positive work environment
• Successful accomplishment of projects
• Address hazardous conditions or health and safety concerns when 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
• Willingness to work in a preventive safety culture

Required

• 3-5 years of work experience in a logistics role
• Knowledge of supply chain processes (warehousing, distribution, inventory management)
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, SAP, Oracle)
• Forklift Certification

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. Reasonable accommodations provided in the application/interview process. For accommodations, contact accommodations@corning.com.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing