Requisition Number: 79616
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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.
Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:
- Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
- Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
- Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
- Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
- Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
- Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions
- Position Summary
The Shipping & Receiving Associate supports safe, timely, and accurate movement of materials and finished goods through the Keller facility. This role receives and verifies inbound shipments, prepares and processes outbound orders, maintains accurate transactions and documentation in approved inventory systems, and coordinates with Warehouse Operations, Supply Chain, Production, Quality, and transportation partners. The position helps protect inventory accuracy, customer service, and operational continuity.
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities
A. Receiving and Inbound Material Handling
- Receive, unload, inspect, count, and verify inbound materials against purchase orders, packing slips, bills of lading, and other receiving documents.
- Identify and promptly report damaged, missing, over-shipped, or incorrect materials; follow established procedures for discrepancies and nonconforming product.
- Accurately complete goods-receipt transactions in SAP or another authorized ERP/warehouse system and retain required supporting documentation.
- Label, identify, stage, and transfer materials to approved storage or production locations using proper material-handling practices.
- Coordinate with Procurement, Quality, Inventory Control, and Production to resolve receiving issues and maintain material availability.
B. Shipping and Outbound Order Fulfillment
- Pick, verify, package, label, palletize, and stage materials or finished goods for shipment in accordance with shipping instructions and quality requirements.
- Confirm item numbers, quantities, customer orders, destination details, and packaging condition before release to the carrier.
- Prepare or verify shipping documents, including packing lists, shipping labels, and bills of lading, as required by the assigned process.
- Load or assist with loading carrier vehicles using approved equipment and established safety procedures; secure loads as required.
- Process shipments and inventory movements promptly and accurately in SAP, approved carrier platforms, or other designated systems; escalate shipment delays or errors.
C. Inventory Control, Systems, and Documentation
- Maintain accurate records of receipts, shipments, transfers, and other inventory transactions; reconcile supporting paperwork to system entries.
- Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, location checks, and investigation of inventory variances as assigned.
- Identify repeated transaction, labeling, or location errors and communicate findings to appropriate personnel.
- Preserve the traceability and status of materials, including product holds, returns, or nonconforming inventory, in accordance with site procedures.
D. Teamwork, Operational Support, and Continuous Improvement
- Coordinate daily priorities with Warehouse leadership, Logistics/Transportation, Customer Service, and Production to support on-time material flow.
- Maintain orderly docks, staging areas, and storage locations using 5S and established housekeeping standards.
- Participate in process improvement, cross-training, and problem-solving activities to reduce shipping errors, delays, and rework.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, scanners, and other authorized equipment only when trained and qualified.
E. Safety, Quality, and Compliance
- Follow Corning site safety, environmental, quality, and material-handling procedures; use required personal protective equipment.
- Conduct equipment checks as applicable and promptly report unsafe conditions, incidents, and damaged equipment.
- Comply with applicable shipping requirements, including any special handling or documentation processes for controlled or hazardous materials when assigned and trained.
- Protect inventory integrity and comply with established approvals, segregation-of-duties controls, and records-retention requirements.
- Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED, or equivalent education and relevant experience, consistent with company policy.
- Approximately 6–12 months of experience in a warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, shipping, receiving, or material-handling environment; equivalent demonstrated capability may be considered.
- Ability to perform basic computer data entry and verify quantities, part numbers, and shipping information accurately.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Basic mathematical, counting, and recordkeeping skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to follow work instructions, shipping/receiving documentation requirements, and established safety and quality procedures.
- Ability to prioritize assignments, communicate discrepancies, and coordinate effectively with others.
- Ability to safely perform essential warehouse material movement and verification duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience using SAP or another ERP/warehouse management system; familiarity with barcode scanning and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience preparing shipping documentation and using carrier systems such as UPS or FedEx.
- Experience in manufacturing or optical communications product distribution.
- Current site-recognized forklift qualification or ability to complete required training and authorization.
- Core Competencies
- Accuracy and attention to detail - verifies material, paperwork, and transaction data before completing work.
- Accountability - completes assigned responsibilities safely, on time, and with reliable documentation.
- Teamwork and communication - provides timely handoffs and raises concerns with appropriate stakeholders.
- Problem solving - recognizes variances and helps identify causes and corrective actions.
- Customer focus - supports reliable service to internal operations and external customers.
- Continuous improvement - follows standard work and contributes to better warehouse processes.
- Key Performance Expectations
Measures and targets will be established and communicated by site leadership; examples include:
- Shipping and receiving transaction accuracy; documentation completeness.
- On-time completion of receiving and shipping assignments.
- Order and shipment accuracy; reduction in preventable errors or rework.
- Inventory location accuracy and timely resolution or escalation of discrepancies.
- Safe work practices, training compliance, and participation in 5S/continuous improvement.
- Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Work is primarily onsite in a manufacturing and warehouse environment, including loading docks and material-storage areas; exposure may include variable temperatures, noise, and moving equipment.
- Work may require prolonged standing and walking, bending, reaching, handling materials, and using computers, scanners, and approved material-handling equipment.
- Job-specific lifting or carrying limits, frequency of physical activities, and any specialized equipment requirements must be verified through a Keller site job analysis.
- Employees are expected to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and follow all required PPE and safety procedures.
- Additional Responsibilities and Disclaimer
Additional related duties may be assigned based on operational requirements. This description summarizes the general nature and level of work; it is not an exhaustive list of all duties or a contract of employment. Duties and requirements may be updated in accordance with business needs, company policy, and applicable law.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $20.75 hourly rate - $23.38 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.
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 aspirations, and career from day one.
- 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.
- As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
- Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
- 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 recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
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.
Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.