Electric forklift manufacturer Raymond Corp has three dozen work opportunities at its Greene headquarters facility, an East Syracuse, New York parts distribution centre, a Muscatine, Iowa plant and certain company-operated dealership locations.

A Raymond spokesman says the job openings reflect an increased end-market demand for materials handling equipment and represent a positive sign for the overall economy.

Raymond was among 50 firms participating in an 18 June job fair at Broome Community College under the auspices of the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce. Hundreds of job applicants spent time at the fair. Greene is located north east of Binghamton.

In the Greene plant, Raymond seeks to hire a welding manager, an assistant welding team leader and an experienced welder. Another welder is needed in Muscatine.

In addition to the welding positions, Raymond listed openings for seven material attendants and leaders, four engineers with mechanical, manufacturing or product-reliability skills, three assemblers, multiple information technology posts, two service technicians and 12 other jobs.