Senior Crate Packer, Packaging & Shipping Lead

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Camden (AR)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 59,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Camden, AR is seeking a Crate Packer to support the Production Planning and Control team. You will crate, pack, and prepare materials for shipment, ensuring protection, compliance, and safe transport while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

This role emphasizes safety, quality, teamwork, and operational excellence. You will determine packaging requirements, build crates when needed, operate forklifts, and collaborate with warehousing and transportation

Qualifications

Experience in packing, crating, shipping, warehousing, or production.
Ability to read and follow work instructions, specs, blueprints, or verbal instructions.
Ability to perform physical material handling activities, including lifting, securing, packing, loading, and unloading material.
Ability to operate or obtain certification to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
Strong attention to detail and ability to package materials in a way that prevents damage and supports safe transport.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment and support changing operational priorities.
Ability to work full time onsite in Camden, AR

Responsibilities

Perform routine crating and packing operations for materials, parts, assemblies, tooling, and other items designated for shipment.
Prepare nonstandard crates, boxes, fixtures, braces, and other custom packaging solutions when standard packaging cannot be used.
Determine packaging requirements from specifications, blueprints, work instructions, oral instructions, or knowledge of the materials being shipped and shipping conditions.
Package materials by blocking, tying down, padding, securing, bracing, banding, or other appropriate methods to prevent damage during shipment and handling.
Prepare materials, assemblies, parts, and tooling for special shipment requirements.
Coordinate loading and unloading of unusual or oversized items requiring special handling techniques.
Operate forklifts and support the loading and unloading of incoming and outgoing trucks.
Use standard hand tools, power woodworking tools, and banding equipment to build, modify, and secure crates and packaging materials.
Inspect packaging and crating work to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and shipping requirements.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following all applicable safety and operational procedures.
Collaborate with warehousing, transportation, and production support teams to ensure efficient material movement and shipping readiness.
Demonstrate ownership and accountability by identifying challenges, recommending solutions, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Serve as a positive influence among team members by promoting teamwork, effective communication, and a culture of safety and operational excellence.
Demonstrate leadership potential through initiative, accountability, sound decision making, and the ability to positively influence, mentor, and support team members.