Production Worker - Corning Valley

Production Worker - Corning Valley

Date: Aug 27, 2026

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831Corning, NY, US, 14830Corning, NY, US, 14831Corning, NY, US, 14831Corning, NY, US, 14831Painted Post, NY, US, 14870Big Flats, NY, US, 14814Corning, NY, US, 14831Corning, NY, US, 14831Corning, NY, US, 14831Corning, NY, US, 14831Corning, NY, US, 14831Painted Post, NY, US, 14870Painted Post, NY, US, 14870Corning, NY, US, 14831Corning, NY, US, 14831Corning, NY, US, 14831Corning, NY, US, 14831Corning, NY, US, 14831Corning, NY, US, 14831Corning, NY, US, 14831Corning, NY, US, 14831Corning, NY, US, 14831Corning, NY, US, 14831Corning, NY, US, 14831Painted Post, NY, US, 14830Corning, NY, US, 14831Painted Post, NY, US, 14870Big Flats, NY, US, 14814Painted Post, NY, US, 14870Painted Post, NY, US, 14870

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 75426

**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 the Role

Qualified candidates are included in a pool for entry-level production positions and will work in any of approximately eight various locations in the Corning Valley plants as positions become available.

Our plants offer a variety of entry-level jobs, including cleaners, finishing operators, shipping receiving operators, etc.

Minimum Requirements

Qualified candidates must be at least 18 years of age and possess a High School Diploma or GED.

You must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds and have reliable transportation; no relocation assistance.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Corning Incorporated interviews applicants for self-managed teams and we are looking for individuals that possess a strong work ethic and substantial interpersonal and team participation skills.

Work Environment / Schedule Expectations

The majority of these jobs are on rotating shifts and almost always requires holiday as well as weekend assignments or completely working through weekends.

Overtime is required in many cases and typically you may be moved from plant to plant and/or shift to shift depending on the respective needs of the company, or in some cases, you may be assigned to one location for an extended period of time.

Economic cycles may dictate a need to reduce employees. Reductions occur based on a valley-wide single seniority system.

Our new employees will go through a 90 day probationary period.

Production and Maintenance employees are represented by USW Local 1000.

Application and Hiring Process

The following information is relative to Production and Maintenance employment at Corning Incorporated in the Corning Valley:

The employment process for all Production and Maintenance positions at Corning Incorporated in the Corning Valley begins once you attach your resume and submit a completed application.

The next step in the process will be an orientation at a local venue to be determined. The orientation will be followed by a series of tests and interviews conducted by Corning Incorporated employees.

Upon successful completion of all of the above, the next step will be background checks and a medical exam, to include a physical assessment and a drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status or any other legally protected status.

The starting pay for this position is ​$22.28 hourly rate. Compensation and benefits available for this position are dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

**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 aspirations, 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.

• 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: Corning