Wastewater Material Handler

Purpose Of The Position

The Wastewater Technician – Material Handling is a critical role contributing to the seamless operations of a large-scale manufacturing facility. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of plants wastewater treatment systems. Your expertise will be vital in maintaining uninterrupted services that are critical to sustaining production and achieving operational excellence.

• Operate telehandler to load, unload, move, and stage products and materials.
• Inspect forklifts daily to ensure proper functioning and report any mechanical issues.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, including documenting material movement and completing required logs.
• Follow safety protocols, including proper load handling, speed limits, and hazard awareness.
• Assist with general duties, such as organizing, packaging, and maintaining a clean work environment.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance, such as refueling, charging batteries, or cleaning machinery.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience operating forklifts or other industrial vehicles.
• Ability to lift and move heavy materials as needed.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and strong situational awareness.
• Ability to work a 2-3-2 pitman schedule, overtime, and holidays as needed to support production.

• Experience with telehandler forklift
• Previous work in manufacturing, logistics, or warehouse environments.

• Outdoor industrial setting
• Requires standing, walking, and operating machinery for extended periods
• Exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and heavy equipment

The range for this position is $20.95 hourly rate - $22.78 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.

• 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.

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