Job Description
Date: May 8, 2026 Location: Newton, NC, US, 28658 Company: Corning Requisition Number: 74972 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. 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 Purpose of Position: The Showa Material Coordinator is responsible for the accurate tracking, staging, and coordination of ribbon materials within the Showa processing area. This role ensures continuous production flow by maintaining inventory accuracy, staging materials to prevent downtime, and coordinating closely with production, warehouse, planning, and operations management. The position requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while complying with Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) requirements. Schedule: 12 Hour rotation shift (A, B, C, D) Major Responsibilities/ Ongoing Tasks: Stage ribbons for Showa processing lines to ensure uninterrupted production. Track all ribbon inventory using scan gun technology, ensuring every ribbon is scanned and assigned to the correct location at all times. Maintain 100% inventory accuracy to comply with Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) requirements. Move, stage, and organize materials using pallet jacks, carts, and other approved material handling equipment. Break down pallets, stage ribbons on carts, and consolidate or reorganize materials as needed to support production. Pack empty reels into boxes and onto pallets in accordance with standard procedures. Validate reels using scan guns and internal software systems to ensure compatibility with assigned production lines. Ensure each assigned production line has a sufficient supply of Showa reels to eliminate unnecessary downtime. Communicate proactively with operators, warehouse personnel, other coordinators, planning and scheduling, and operations management to ensure materials and supplies are available to support production needs. Monitor material flow and escalate shortages, discrepancies, or recurring issues to supervision or management immediately. Maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper material identification within the Showa processing area. Perform all work in a safe manner while following established safety procedures and good housekeeping practices. Be responsible for personal safety and the safety of others in the work area, reporting any unsafe conditions immediately. Perform additional duties as assigned to support plant operations and material coordination objectives. This description is intended to provide general duties and responsibilities and not meant to be an exhaustive inventory of the role. You may be assigned and expected to perform duties not otherwise contained in this description. Requirements: Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to work independently without direct supervision. Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, and internal software systems. Experience using scan guns or inventory tracking systems preferred. Understanding of inventory control and material tracking; FTZ e