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.

• 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

• 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

Clearance Level: None

Must be a U.S. citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

• Experience Level: Hourly/Non‑Exempt
• Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
• Relocation Available:
  No
• Career Area:
  Product Support
• Type:
  Full‑Time
• Shift: First
• Schedule:
  
  4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.