Inventory/Material Handler, F-35 - Level 2

Lockheed Martin; Cherry Point (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible schedules

4x10 work weeks

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

FSA

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Cherry Point, NC, is seeking an F-35 Material Handler for the F-35 Component/Modifications Warehouse team supporting depot aircraft modifications.

You will ensure the right parts, tools, and fixtures are available and accurately tracked, and you will generate weekly status reports to keep leadership informed. This role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Final Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid State Driver's License is required.
• Minimum 1 year Warehouse/Customer Service experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inventory, and issue parts, tools, and fixtures; build kits per BOM and monitor stock levels.
• Maintain records of tool issuance, manage surplus/obsolete equipment, and verify part numbers/NSNs.
• Provide customers with kit/parts status, support shelf-life tracking, ESD identification, and handle kit deliveries.
• Generate weekly status reports and notify site manager of issues.
• Work independently and communicate effectively with peers, customers, and senior management.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Access

PowerPoint

Inventory control

MAXIMO/AMS

SAP

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

What You Will Be Doing

You will be the F-35 Material Handler for the F-35 Component/Modifications Warehouse team which is responsible for supporting depot aircraft modifications. This position is located in Cherry Point, NC.

Standard Job Description

What You Will Be Doing: You will be the F-35 Material Handler for the F-35 Component/Modifications Warehouse team which is responsible for supporting depot aircraft modifications. This position is located in Cherry Point, NC.

As the F-35 Material Handler you will be responsible for ensuring the right parts, tools, and kits are available to keep aircraft modification projects on schedule.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Receive, inventory, and issue parts, tools, and machine‑tool fixtures; build kits per BOM and monitor stock levels.
• Maintain accurate records of tool issuance, manage surplus/obsolete equipment, and verify part numbers/NSNs.
• Provide customers with kit/parts status, support shelf‑life tracking, ESD identification, and handle kit deliveries.
• Generate weekly status reports and promptly notify the site manager of any significant issues.
• Work independently, demonstrate self‑starting leadership, and communicate effectively with peers, customers, and senior management.

What’s In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN -This position is located at a facility that requiresspecial access. Must have at minimum an Interim Secret Clearance prior to starting. Must be able to obtain a Final Secret Security Clearance.

Basic Qualifications

• The ideal candidate must have the ability to work independently in a fast-paced fluid environment, must be a self-starter, and must be able to communicate effectively with peers, customers, and senior management on customer order/part status and any major or reoccurring issues.
• Minimum 1 year Warehouse / Customer Service Experience
• Valid State Driver's License
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have at minimum an Interim Secret Clearance prior to starting. Must be able to obtain a Final Secret Security Clearance.

Desired Skills

• Working knowledge of weapon system support
• Proficient User of MS Excel, Access, and Power Point
• Project/process management
• Experience with FAR 52-245 inventory management practices
• Previous experience working in Aviation Depot
• Inventory control experience
• Shop Floor Control experience
• Familiar w/ MAXIMO/AMS and SAP - Systems Application Program

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $15.38 - $28.56

Benefits offered:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.