Logistics & Transportation Associate

Requisition Number: 79707

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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

Start Your Next Career Chapter at Corning!

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.  

Join our Fairport team as a Logistics & Transportation Associate where you’ll support production through transportation support, administrative work, logistics coordination, and facility sanitation while helping train and support others.

Come break through at Corning. A career without limits; ready for you.

Hours of Work:

• 9am-6:30pm with overtime (days and weekends) as needed and required.

Role Summary:

The Logistics & Transportation Associate is responsible for safely transporting materials between all Corning Fairport site locations in support of production, rework, and inter-site material requests. This role also supports production administrative activities, building sanitation, and general logistics tasks. The associate applies established training and procedures to ensure materials, transactions, and work areas are managed accurately and efficiently.

Core Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled van runs between site locations to transport production, rework, and requested materials.
• Follow all applicable work instructions, safety requirements, and operating procedures.
• Support production logistics by moving materials and completing accurate transactions within production systems.
• Prepare, stage, and deliver materials for production operations and logistical activities.
• Use plant systems, including document control and manufacturing execution systems, to process and maintain required information.
• Complete production-related administrative tasks and maintain accurate records.
• Perform building sanitation tasks and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Communicate effectively with production teams, supervisors, planners, warehouse personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Identify material, inventory, or transaction discrepancies and escalate them appropriately.
• Perform additional Production Support I responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to walk, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize and escalate discrepancies.
• Effective prioritization and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience using ERP or warehouse management systems, such as SAP or EWM.
• Experience in manufacturing, warehouse operations, production support, or logistics.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00/hour. 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 Puts YOU First!

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 vacation time, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
• Company-wide bonuses 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. 

Ready to shape the future with us? Apply today!

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is ​$23.00 hourly rate - $26.75 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.  

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 [email protected].