Is the US-Hanover-Shipping and Receiving Associate role on-site?

Yes — this role is on-site at the client's Hanover, MD location, five days per week. The client's culture and delivery cadence are calibrated around in-person collaboration for this position. Relocation support may be available for the right candidate; the recruiter will confirm during your calibration call.

Is this a contract or full-time role?

This is a contract opportunity on ApTask's payroll. If selected, you will be employed by ApTask and will receive a W-2 for the duration of your assignment. During your engagement, you will be eligible for subsidized benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, commuter benefits, and state-mandated paid sick leave. Your pay cycle (weekly or biweekly, as applicable) will be confirmed at the time of your offer. You'll also have a dedicated ApTask recruiter as your single point of contact throughout your assignment, providing ongoing support from onboarding through completion. Many of our contract opportunities are extended or converted to permanent positions based on business needs and performance. Your recruiter can share the client's historical extension and conversion trends during the interview process. Benefits, assignment duration, extension, conversion opportunities, and eligibility are subject to client requirements, business needs, and applicable plan terms.

What is the compensation range for this role?

The advertised range for this US-Hanover-Shipping and Receiving Associate role is $22–$22 per hour. Where you land within the band depends on validated experience, the specific stack calibration match, and — for contract engagements — the bill-rate the client has locked in for this requisition. The recruiter will discuss the exact number during your calibration call.

How quickly does the interview process move?

ApTask's benchmark on this vertical is 19 days on average from résumé submission to signed offer — driven by validated, pre-verified profiles and a client relationship where the hiring manager reviews our shortlist within 48 hours. If your profile is a fit for this role, you can expect the recruiter's first call within one business day.

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US-Hanover-Shipping and Receiving Associate

Open role in Hanover, MD. Onsite engagement, matched and submitted by an ApTask vertical recruiter.

Location: Hanover, MD · Onsite
Compensation: $22/hr

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About the role

US-Hanover-Shipping and Receiving Associate Position Overview: This position will perform a wide range of skills which include unloading/loading trucks, receiving and putting away material, operating a forklift to safely retrieve parts and materials out of racks and supply them to the assembly lines and preparing product for shipment. Our Shipping and Receiving Associate is responsible for overseeing all daily shipping and/or receiving operations. This position will be expected to flex into the production area as needed. Essential Functions: In this role, you will: ? Load and unload trucks and receive incoming material using site processes and systems. ? Ensure material is received and distributed to assigned locations. Serve as main contact for assembly team regarding part locations. ? Prepare product for shipment and process needed shipping paperwork. ? Perform inventory cycle counts. ? Apply labels, stickers, stencils as required for identification and ease of storage or shipping. ? Use hand tools such as: bander to secure material for shipments, impact nail guns to build crates, hammer, tape measure and other tools required to build pallets and boxes. ? Operate a variety of material handling equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, cranes and hand tools to load and unload trucks and place material in the proper location. ? Perform quality inspections, including visual inspections of material during shipping and receiving processes, and identifying non-conformance. ? Observe good housekeeping and safety procedures and keep equipment, tools and work area clean and orderly by performing 5-S duties and continued dedication to raising the bar. ? Exhibit teamwork in all you do, maintaining a positive and team-based attitude. Support peers in time of high demand by working hours assigned and overtime as required; also comply with scheduled start/stop times and break periods for the facility. ? Follow established oral and written procedures/work instructions for assigned function and handle materials in accordance with established procedures. ? Use appropriate lift assist or partner lift when moving material/products. May lift and carry up to 35lbs and push or pull up to 100lbs. ? Cross train and flex or stand in for other employees/job functions when necessary. Flex into production roles as needed. Basic Qualifications: ? Minimum one year of previous experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or related work environment. ? Previous experience operating forklifts and other powered industrial trucks ? Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future. ? No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. Preferred Qualifications: ? High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution. ? Strong problem solving and time management skills; ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. ? Understanding of basic inventory and logistics concepts. ? Experience using various tools including: manual/electric tools, fork truck, jib crane, template/fixtures, hand carts, tape measure, storage/packaging materials and prescribed safety equipment. ? Ability to use computers including the Microsoft office package. Position Criteria: ? Must be able to interact and contribute in a small team environment and ability to flex according to production demands. ? Lift 35lbs on a regular basis. ? Must be able to communicate effectively in all written and verbal formats (speech, writing, reading). Ability to follow manufacturing drawings and instructions. ? Keep yourself and teammates aware of health and safety practices and activities by actively observing fellow employee work practices and incorporating safety. ? Actively participate in health and safety training and demonstrate competency based on training received. ? Attend and actively participate in site meetings and trainings.

About manufacturing at ApTask

What this vertical looks like inside ApTask.

Manufacturing roles at ApTask cover plant operations, quality engineering, supply-chain, lean/Six Sigma, and production-technology positions across automotive, consumer-goods, medical-device, and industrial-equipment clients. We recruit engineers, managers, and technicians who understand the specific MES, ERP (SAP S/4, Oracle, Infor), and PLM stack the client runs — not generic operations profiles. Every candidate is safety-certified against the plant's specific process (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, FDA 21 CFR) and background-verified to the depth the client's HR org requires.

How it works

What happens after you apply.

1. Verified profile
Submit your résumé and complete the ApTask identity + skills verification. We check right-to-work, background, and technical calibration once — never resell or re-verify — so future roles surface faster.
2. Recruiter calibration call
Within one business day, the recruiter who owns this requisition reviews your profile against the client's specific stack, arrangement, and start-date requirements. You'll hear back either way — no ghosting.
3. Client interview
If your profile is a fit, we present you to the hiring team. Most clients run 2-3 interview stages: hiring-manager screen, technical panel, and final. We prep you with the exact scorecard criteria before each round.
4. Offer + onboarding
On acceptance, you onboard W-2 with ApTask (contract) or direct-hire with the client (per role type). Benefits, payroll, and timesheets run through us. Your recruiter stays your point of contact for the length of the engagement.

Frequently asked

Questions candidates ask about this role.

Is the US-Hanover-Shipping and Receiving Associate role on-site?: Yes — this role is on-site at the client's Hanover, MD location, five days per week. The client's culture and delivery cadence are calibrated around in-person collaboration for this position. Relocation support may be available for the right candidate; the recruiter will confirm during your calibration call.
Is this a contract or full-time role?: This is a contract opportunity on ApTask's payroll. If selected, you will be employed by ApTask and will receive a W-2 for the duration of your assignment. During your engagement, you will be eligible for subsidized benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, commuter benefits, and state-mandated paid sick leave. Your pay cycle (weekly or biweekly, as applicable) will be confirmed at the time of your offer. You'll also have a dedicated ApTask recruiter as your single point of contact throughout your assignment, providing ongoing support from onboarding through completion. Many of our contract opportunities are extended or converted to permanent positions based on business needs and performance. Your recruiter can share the client's historical extension and conversion trends during the interview process. Benefits, assignment duration, extension, conversion opportunities, and eligibility are subject to client requirements, business needs, and applicable plan terms.
What is the compensation range for this role?: The advertised range for this US-Hanover-Shipping and Receiving Associate role is $22–$22 per hour. Where you land within the band depends on validated experience, the specific stack calibration match, and — for contract engagements — the bill-rate the client has locked in for this requisition. The recruiter will discuss the exact number during your calibration call.
How quickly does the interview process move?

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