Material Handler, Bowie, MD

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

This role involves working in a busy warehouse and production environment to support the movement, sorting, and preparation of finished products for shipment. You will handle loading and unloading trucks and tractor trailers, organize products in designated areas, and use pallet jacks and other basic equipment to ensure efficient and safe operations.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks and tractor trailers with finished products in a safe and efficient manner.
• Sort products and place them into appropriate bins or designated storage areas within the warehouse.
• Operate pallet jacks to move products throughout the warehouse and production areas.
• Handle general production and general labor tasks as assigned to support daily operations.
• Assist with packing products and preparing them for shipment or storage.
• Use basic hand tools as needed to complete production and warehouse tasks.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Work collaboratively with team members and follow instructions from supervisors to meet production and shipping schedules.

Essential Skills

• Experience working as a production worker or in a similar production role.
• Experience working as a warehouse worker or in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to safely load and unload trucks and tractor trailers.
• Proficiency in using pallet jacks to move products within a warehouse.
• Comfort performing general labor and general production tasks.
• Ability to use basic hand tools for packing and related tasks.
• Capability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying, and standing for extended periods.
• Reliability and punctuality to work scheduled shifts from Monday to Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience with packing and shipping activities in a warehouse or production setting.
• Experience operating forklifts in a warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with basic safety practices in warehouse and production operations.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adapt to changing priorities.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable operation that offers the opportunity to transition from a contract role to a direct position based on performance. The schedule provides consistent daytime hours from Monday to Friday, supporting work-life balance. You will gain hands-on experience in both production and warehouse environments, with the chance to build skills in material handling, shipping, and general operations.

Work Environment

The role is based in a warehouse and production environment with a focus on handling finished products and preparing them for shipment. You will work around trucks, tractor trailers, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment. The schedule runs Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and the position is offered on a temporary basis with potential for direct hire. The work is physically active and may involve standing, walking, lifting, and working in varying warehouse temperatures. Appropriate work attire suitable for a warehouse and production setting is expected.

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

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Bowie,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 2026.

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.

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.