Will work to pay bills

I have been having a little problem finding work. I started in 2000, worked for 
a manufacturer who in a years time promptly got on the H1b wagon sponsored and 
hired off the lottery boat for savings. In 2001 I find myself overwhelmed by 
the influx of AS/400 Programmers out of work with much more experience than 
myself at the time which put me in a professional limbo. Found some consulting 
contracts over a period of 5 years ending with a one month contract ending in 
January 2006. With all the given holes on my employment record I find it next 
to impossible to convince any prospective employer of my expertise. I can and 
have done good work for the clients I have come across.  But when employers see 
my resume they shy away because of the gaps which vary from 3-6 months. I  have 
good references from the last job I had. I even passed a AS/400 RPG prove it 
exam six months ago in the top 80% percentile.     

I just need one need one chance to prove myself to a company, any company, 
preferably Warehouse Retail/Distribution.