Material Handler (Fork Truck Driver) - 1st Shift
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. Eaton scores A on the Alion truth index.
Eaton’s ES GEIS CHD division is currently seeking a Material Handler (Fork Truck Driver) - 1st Shift at our location in Syracuse, NY.
The hourly rate for this position is $19.77 per hour. The core hours are 6:00am to 2:30pm.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you’ll do:
- Operate fork lift truck or hand truck to move, stack and deliver material to/from proper destinations or storage areas.
- Perform various duties to load and unload carriers, operate staging elevator and transfer conveyors, and transport material within Team Orange as required.
- Move machined parts, castings, assemblies, material and supplies about the department as directed, from station to station, to and from storage areas and to other departments
- Keep operators and assemblers supplied with work and see that move ticket accompanies outgoing material
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate geographic area (50 miles) of Syracuse, NY will be considered for this position.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
- Prior fork lift experience
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