Manufacturing Associate - 12hr Night Shift

Manufacturing Associate - 12hr Night Shift

Date: Apr 8, 2026

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 74378

Responsible for the safe and efficient manufacture of fluid handling and cell culture products. Ensure compliance with plant standards related to safety, quality, production, and continuous improvement.

• Operate all packout equipment in department, rotating operation duties in accordance with shift schedule. Tasks include: monitoring output quality and quantity and making necessary basic machine adjustments such as minor jams in packout.
• Perform daily housekeeping, waste removal, and end‑of‑lot line clearance duties.
• Perform routine monitoring and inspection activities per product specifications.
• Complete production records, forms, and move tickets, recording relevant data onto forms or via electronic data entry.
• Ensure accuracy and good documentation practices per company and cGMP standards.
• Use People Soft, ETQ (Quality Systems) and Apriso software/database.
• Stage raw materials, in‑process product, and finished product per procedure.
• Work with cleaning equipment and chemicals following all safety precautions (i.e., appropriate PPE).
• Relieve other Production Associates during their absence or break periods, and for rotation of duties as required.
• Assemble, package, label, palletize and stage product per specifications & procedures.
• Complete electronic inventory transactions, per computer access and training.
• Perform routine testing and inspection functions for each lot.
• Track packed volumes and provide data to shift report as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Exposure to industrial machinery, moving parts, electrical and other energy sources.
• Required use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including lab coats, hair/beard covers, gloves, ear protection, eye protection, and head coverings.
• Exposure to fumes, chemicals (cleaners, inks, solvents), and high‑frequency noise.
• Frequent lifting and moving of up to 25 lbs, and occasional lifting up to 65 lbs.
• Disagreeable working conditions typical of a manufacturing environment.

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• 6 to 12 months of experience in a manufacturing environment.

The starting pay for this position is $20.00 USD hourly rate. Compensation and benefits available for this position are dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• 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

Nearest Major Market: Durham

Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh