Crater Packer Sr.

You will be the Crate Packer for the Production Planning and Control team. This role is responsible for crating, packing, and preparing materials, parts, assemblies, and tooling for shipment in a manner that ensures protection, compliance, and safe transport.
The Crate Packer supports both routine and non standard packing operations by determining packaging requirements, building or modifying crates when needed, and preparing materials for a variety of shipping conditions. This role is critical to ensuring outgoing material is properly protected, handled, and prepared to meet operational and transportation requirements.

What You Will Be Doing

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Perform routine crating and packing operations for materials, parts, assemblies, tooling, and other items designated for shipment
Prepare non standard 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
Support material movement and shipping readiness in coordination with warehousing, transportation, and production support teams

Why Join Us

We seek a collaborative, detailoriented professional who thrives in a fastpaced environment and takes ownership of shipment readiness. This role offers handson impact, a supportive team, and the chance to contribute to critical logistics operations.

Learn more about Lockheed Martins comprehensive benefits package here .

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Camden. Discover more about our Camden, Arkansas location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Experience working in packing, crating, shipping, warehousing, manufacturing, logistics, or production environment
Experience using hand tools, power tools, or woodworking tools in a work setting
Ability to read and follow work instructions, specifications, 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
Ability to successfully obtain and maintain all required health and physical assessment testing for the role, with or without reasonable accommodation
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 Experience with custom crating, non standard packaging, or special shipment preparation
Experience supporting oversized, delicate, unusual, or high value material shipments
Forklift certification or prior forklift experience
Experience in defense, aerospace, manufacturing, or industrial shipping environments
Knowledge of safe material handling, shipping preparation, and load securement practices
Experience using banding equipment and woodworking tools to construct or modify crates and braces
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and quality in preparing material for shipment