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Aerotek Forklift Operator And Material Handler in Hagerstown, Maryland
Job Title: Forklift Operator and Material Handler Job Description
We are seeking a diligent and skilled Forklift Operator and Material Handler to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating manual machines to cut landscape blocking, loading and unloading products into machines, performing quality checks on items, and operating forklifts as needed to move pallets.
Responsibilities
Operate manual machines to cut landscape blocking.
Load and unload products into machines.
Perform quality checks on items to ensure standards are met.
Operate forklifts as needed to move pallets and materials.
Load customer vehicles and move products around the yard.
Physically lift and stack blocks, handling weights of 50-100 lbs.
Essential Skills
General production and material handling skills.
Comfortable with heavy lifting and working in a dirty, non-climate controlled environment.
Experience working in a stone block and concrete manufacturing setting.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Previous experience in masonry or block work.
Experience with hand tools and concrete work.
Forklift experience is a plus but not required.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy comprehensive benefits including a 401k match after 6 months, health insurance, and paid life insurance after a 60-day probationary period. Benefit from a progressive vacation policy with increasing time off based on tenure, and enjoy personal days for major holidays. During your contract period, benefit from a paid lunch if you stay onsite and receive uniforms after 30-60 days.
Work Environment
Work in an indoor and outdoor facility where products are stored in a warehouse or outdoor lot. Be prepared for a non-climate controlled, dusty environment indoors, and exposure to the elements while working outdoors.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hagerstown, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $18.00/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 Hagerstown,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 23, 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.