Material Handler - 27061

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Date: Feb 8, 2026

Location: Syracuse, NY, New York, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 27061 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $40,360.00 - $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.
 

 

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. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

 

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

Summary

HII, Mission Technologies is looking for a motivated individual to fill the role of Material Handler for their Syracuse, NY Operations. The selected applicant will perform clerical and physical tasks in connection with receiving, stocking, kitting, packaging, and shipping goods of establishment in which employed.

 

The Material Handler 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 received.  

What you will do

  • Understand basic Inventory Management and have accountability of all items received.
  • Track and maintain material through various programs such as Costpoint, EZ Office, Excel, and other HII programs.
  • Receive deliveries as required.
  • Maintain signed and completed DD Form 1149 and packing slip folder for Government Furnished Equipment and Customer Furnished Equipment.
  • Prepare kitting packages for assembly production.
  • Complies with security procedures in the performance of duties.
  • Package shipments for delivery by program requirements
  • Assist in processing/monitoring shipping requests and working with various shipping companies to schedule and deliver shipments per program requirements.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with Program Managers, Production Managers, Production Lead and co-workers is important.
  • Be able to lift 50 LBS. and stand for an extended period.

What we are looking for (minimum requirements)

  • High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
  • A current valid driver's license, with reliable transportation.
  • Possess the ability to obtain a forklift license.
  • Possess the ability to drive 24ft Box Truck.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, Word, and Excel.
  • Demonstrate willingness to accept responsibility and work unsupervised.
  • Must be a US Citizen. May be required to obtain a DoD secret level clearance.

Physical Requirements

  • May require working in an industrial or shipboard environment. Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level. May encounter extremes of temperature, pollution, humidity, noise, and other environmental factors while collecting data, observing performance of task teams.

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 buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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.