Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

The Material Handler receives, inspects, and stocks incoming materials and products, and prepares accurate, well-organized shipments for customers and internal locations. This role supports both warehouse and production operations by moving materials efficiently, maintaining accurate inventory records, and operating material handling equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming materials and products, inspect them for accuracy and quality, and stock them in the appropriate locations.
• Print shipping orders and perform picking and packing tasks to prepare items for shipment.
• Pick customer orders accurately and assemble shipments using banding and shrink wrap equipment.
• Properly palletize parts and finished goods for freight shipments, including wrapping and weighing pallets.
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Transport materials within the warehouse and production areas to support daily operations.
• Route goods to designated areas within production according to established procedures.
• Operate a box truck to transport goods to satellite warehouse locations in compliance with DOT requirements.
• Utilize handheld RF scanners and computer systems to log inventory transactions and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Become certified in-house to operate forklifts and other powered industrial equipment.
• Operate pallet jacks, sit-down forklifts, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Support general labor and production activities as needed to meet operational demands.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures while working in shipping, receiving, and general production areas.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience in material handling and shipping.
• Hands-on experience in a warehouse or production environment.
• Proficiency with shipping and receiving processes, including picking, packing, loading, and unloading.
• Ability to operate pallet jacks and sit-down forklifts or willingness to become certified in-house.
• Experience using RF scanners and computer systems for inventory tracking.
• Capability to perform general labor and material handling tasks safely and efficiently.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate a box truck in accordance with DOT guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate order picking, labeling, and documentation.
• Ability to work on feet for extended periods and handle physical aspects of loading, unloading, and palletizing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in shipping and receiving within a production or manufacturing setting.
• Experience in general production or bottling, test strip, or kitting operations is beneficial.
• Familiarity with inventory control practices and record-keeping.
• Comfort working with banding, shrink wrap, and palletizing equipment.
• Willingness to obtain in-house certification on forklifts and other powered industrial equipment.
• Basic understanding of DOT considerations when operating a box truck.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a production team of approximately 100 people.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a contract-to-hire path with clear room for growth for individuals who perform well and take initiative. Team members have successfully advanced from entry-level production roles into higher-responsibility positions and received pay increases as they progressed. The organization values internal development, recognizes hard work, and provides a supportive environment where employees can build long-term careers.

Work Environment

The role is based in a production and warehouse environment within a facility known worldwide for manufacturing chemicals and test kits for monitoring water quality. The operation supports nearly 600 different test-kit configurations, including wet-chemistry and dry-chemistry methods, as well as microprocessor-based instruments. You will work closely with a production team of around 100 people and collaborate with both warehouse and production staff. The primary shift for this position is 1st shift, running from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The environment involves typical production and warehouse conditions, including working around material handling equipment, pallets, and freight shipments, while following established safety and operational procedures.E

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sparks,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.