Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler Job Description

The role of a Material Handler involves working across various departments within a distribution center, including case pick, shipping, receiving, returns, loading, order processing, and replenishment. The position requires operating material handling equipment to efficiently move inventory within the facility.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment to locate and deliver products, supplies, and equipment to designated areas.

• Assist with staging and loading orders into trucks for customer delivery.

• Verify the quantity and quality of incoming products from vendors and distribution centers.

• Use packing list information to collect items for customer orders, including building and wrapping pallets of products.

• Examine and inspect stock items for wear and defects and notify management of inventory issues.

• Return misplaced products to proper storage areas.

• Maintain a clean working environment in accordance with company safety policies.

• Perform inventory control functions as needed.

• Refer complex, unusual problems to a supervisor.

• Exercise some judgment under general supervision in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques.

• Work typically involves regular review of output by a senior coworker or supervisor.

Essential Skills

• Experience operating an electric pallet jack.

• Experience in picking.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a distribution center environment.

Why Work Here?

Join a large company that offers ample opportunities for advancement. The supportive environment encourages growth and development within the organization.

Work Environment

The role is situated in a large industrial environment, with shifts running from Sunday night to Friday morning, specifically from 12am to 8:30am. The work environment is generally comfortable but includes regular exposure to factors that may cause noticeable discomfort or moderate risk, such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hanover, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hanover, MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hanover,MD.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.