Murphysboro - Warehouse Associate

Job Summary & Functions

Under leadership direction, the Warehouse Associate is responsible for accurately and efficiently picking, packing, and shipping supplies and materials to both internal and external customers. This role also involves safely transporting, sorting, and stocking materials to ensure smooth warehouse operations.

• Safely transport incoming and outgoing materials to designated areas using appropriate tools or vehicles, such as hand dollies, forklifts, electric dollies, pallet jacks, or elevators.
• Conduct quality inspections on incoming and outgoing materials and products to ensure they meet standards.
• Sort and organize materials or items on racks, shelves, or bins following established inventory procedures.
• Accurately pick, pack, and ship materials and products to meet customer demands.
• Process packages for shipping, including affixing shipping labels, boxing products (using dry ice where required), and handling returned merchandise.
• Perform regular physical inventory counts and replenish stock from back‑up locations as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment while actively participating in safety and quality improvement initiatives.
• Complete administrative tasks, such as preparing shipping reports and correspondence, as required.
• Palletize orders for customers based on specifications.
• Review all shipping documentation for accuracy.
• Load and unload delivery trucks and reconcile all incoming deliveries.
• Maintain product inventory and conduct a quarterly cycle count.
• May also be required to perform serum processing duties or assist as needed in other production activities.

• Frequently lift and/or move items weighing 25 to 60 pounds. Occasionally handle items over 60 pounds.
• May work with noxious or hazardous chemicals, with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) provided.
• Occasionally requires the use of protective clothing or equipment, including gloves, freezer jackets or jumpsuits, protective eyewear, and specialized footwear. All PPE will be provided.
• Warehouse environment can have moderate hot and extreme cold temperatures.
• Required standing/walking for long periods.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 3 to 6 months relevant experience in a warehouse environment required, including forklift operation experience.
• Basic computer skills are required. Familiarity with Microsoft suite desired.
• Experience with export shipments preferred.

The range for this position is $21.00 hourly rate - $24.25 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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