Night Shift Material Handler — Pallet Jack Expert

Aerotek; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Material Handler for a Contract to Hire position in Hanover, MD. The role involves moving inventory with electric pallet jacks, assisting with order loading, and maintaining accuracy and safety in a large distribution center.

Schedule runs from Sunday night through Friday morning, 12:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The pay range is $21.00–$22.00 per hour, with eligibility for benefits and a focus on careful inventory control in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Experience operating an electric pallet jack in a distribution center or similar.
• Experience picking items for customer orders with accuracy.
• Ability to move, stage and load inventory using material handling equipment.
• Strong attention to detail when verifying quantities and stock quality.
• Ability to follow defined safety policies and procedures.
• In a fast-paced industrial setting with exposure to noise and fumes.

Responsibilities

• Use material handling equipment, including electric pallet jacks, to move products to designated areas.
• Assist with staging and loading customer orders into trucks for on-time deliveries.
• Verify quantity and quality of incoming products from vendors and distribution centers.
• Use packing list information to collect items and build pallets for shipment.
• Inspect stock items for wear or damage and notify management of issues.
• Return misplaced items to proper storage locations for accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area following safety policies.
• Perform inventory control tasks such as counting and reconciling stock.
• Refer complex issues to a supervisor for guidance and resolution.
• Work under general supervision and follow established procedures.
• Participate in reviews of work output to ensure quality and standards.

Skills

Electric pallet jack

Picking experience

Safe equipment operation

Attention to detail

Follow safety guidelines

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Aerotek is hiring a Material Handler for a Contract to Hire position in Hanover, MD. The role involves moving inventory with electric pallet jacks, assisting with order loading, and maintaining accuracy and safety in a large distribution center.

Schedule runs from Sunday night through Friday morning, 12:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The pay range is $21.00–$22.00 per hour, with eligibility for benefits and a focus on careful inventory control in a fast-paced setting.