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Requisition Number: 70420 The company built on breakthroughs.   Join us.  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.  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. Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Product Flow Technician to manage the flow and disposition of ribbon reels within our production environment. This role is critical to ensuring the accuracy of physical and system queues, maintaining proper storage protocols, and supporting the production team in achieving operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Material Handling teams to maintain a smooth and organized workflow. Key Responsibilities: • Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams to disposition all negative flow ribbons. • Move dispositioned reels to their designated flow locations and ensure proper handling. • Verify system accuracy by maintaining alignment between physical queues and system counts. • Remove reject paperwork from ribbons after dispositioning to ensure proper documentation. • Provide support to the Ribbon Staging Area Production Coordinator with daily tasks as needed. • Monitor and enforce the policy that no ribbon reels with product are placed on the production floor. • Short-Term Initiative: Work with Material Handlers to process overflow OOF, unprocessed ribbons, and production floor storage area ribbons. Qualifications/Education: • Fluent in SAP, PI, and CoMet • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Quality, and Material Handling. • Proficiency in managing physical and system-based inventory records. • Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and adapt to changing priorities. • Previous experience in production flow management or a related role is preferred. Additional Information: This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the efficiency and accuracy of production operations while working in a collaborative environment. If you’re someone who thrives on organization and teamwork, we encourage you to apply! This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $24.50 hourly rate - $30.75 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. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO. 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, 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 parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs. • 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.     • 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.  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 .

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Requisition Number: 70420
The company built on breakthroughs. 
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. 
Come break through with us.
Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams to disposition all negative flow ribbons.
Move dispositioned reels to their designated flow locations and ensure proper handling.
Verify system accuracy by maintaining alignment between physical queues and system counts.
Remove reject paperwork from ribbons after dispositioning to ensure proper documentation.
Provide support to the Ribbon Staging Area Production Coordinator with daily tasks as needed.
Monitor and enforce the policy that no ribbon reels with product are placed on the production floor.
Short-Term Initiative: Work with Material Handlers to process overflow OOF, unprocessed ribbons, and production floor storage area ribbons.
Fluent in SAP, PI, and CoMet
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Quality, and Material Handling.
Proficiency in managing physical and system-based inventory records.
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and adapt to changing priorities.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
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, 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.
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.

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Previous experience in production flow management or a related role is preferred.

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