Job Details

Warehouse Specialist

The Warehouse Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring the efficient flow of materials and products within our solar manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for receiving, storing, organizing, and distributing materials, components, and finished products. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and committed to supporting a sustainable energy future by maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Material Handling and Inventory Management: Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against packing slips or purchase orders. Accurately label and store materials in designated locations, maintaining clear and orderly inventory records. Conduct regular cycle counts and assist with inventory reconciliation to minimize discrepancies.
• Shipping and Distribution: Prepare materials and products for shipment, including picking, packing, labeling, and palletizing. Collaborate with the shipping team to ensure timely and accurate delivery of finished goods to customers or distribution centers.
• Operational Support: Operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling machinery, in a safe and efficient manner. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the warehouse, adhering to safety and environmental standards.
• Collaboration and Communication: Coordinate with production, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure material availability and timely delivery to support manufacturing schedules. Report damaged or defective materials to the appropriate department for resolution.
• Compliance and Safety: Follow company policies, OSHA regulations, and safety guidelines to create a secure work environment. Participate in safety training and emergency response drills.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional certifications in logistics, supply chain, or warehouse management are a plus.
• 5+ years of warehouse or logistics experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have 3+ years' experience loading and unloading shipping containers (20"+).
• Must have 5+ years of forklift experience including sit-down, stand-up, and reach truck operation.

Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency in using warehouse management systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to [e.g., 50 lbs.] and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Certifications:

• Forklift certification preferred or willingness to obtain certification upon hire.

Work Environment:

• Warehouse environment with exposure to varying temperatures, dust, and noise levels.
• Requires wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $20.00 hourly rate - $21.50 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.

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.

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 ...@corning.com.