Material Handler

HII's Mission Technologies division; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HII - Mission Technologies is seeking a Material Handler for our Syracuse, NY operations. This role performs clerical and physical tasks related to receiving, stocking, kitting, packaging, and shipping goods, following established procedures.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, be proficient in MS Office (Word/Excel), and may need to obtain a forklift license. Entry level with strong reliability is encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 0 years experience (entry level).
• Proficiency in MS Office, Word, and Excel.
• Forklift license or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Receive, stock, kit, pack, and ship goods per program requirements.
• Maintain documentation and DD Form 1149 and packing slips for Government Furnished Equipment.
• Communicate effectively with Program Managers, Production Managers, and co-workers.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Word

Excel

Job description

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Requisition Number:31002

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$36,920.00-$60,000.00

Security Clearance:Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience:Entry Level

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People– Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships– Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership– Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First– Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future– Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency– Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

HII - Mission Technologies is looking for a motivated individual to fill the role of Material Handler for their Syracuse, NY Operations. This position performs clerical and physical tasks in connection with receiving, stocking, kitting, packaging, and shipping goods of the establishment in which employed. The selected candidate must be able to follow established guidelines and procedures during the performance of day-to-day, routine tasks and may direct and coordinate the activities of other workers engaged in handling material to be shipped or being received.

• Understand basic Inventory Management and have accountability of all items received.
• Track and maintain material through various programs such as Excel and other Alion programs.
• Receive deliveries as required
• Maintain signed and completed DD Form 1149 and packing slip folder for GFE (Government Furnished Equipment).
• Prepare kitting packages for assembly production.
• Assist in processing/monitoring shipping requests and work with various shipping companies to schedule and deliver shipments per program requirements.
• Provide daily reports of material received to appropriate parties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Program Managers, Production Managers, Production Lead and co-workers is important.

Minimum Qualifications

• Material handler I - High School Diploma or equivalent and 0 years experience.
• Material handler II - High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Word, and Excel.
• Have a valid or possess the ability to obtain a forklift license and/or CDL

Preferred Requirements

• Complies with security procedures in the performance of duties.
• May be required to obtain a DoD secret level clearance.
• A current valid driver's license.
• Demonstrate willingness to accept responsibility and work unsupervised.

Physical Requirements

Be able to lift up to 50 LBS and stand for an extended period of time.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non‑recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well‑being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.