Logistics Specialist, Packing & Shipping - McKinney, TX

Logistics Specialist, Packing & Shipping

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

RTX's Supply Chain Logistics team is seeking a Logistics Specialist, Packing & Shipping to support the Surveillance Logistics, McKinney Pack Ship department using multiple parallel software applications to pack and ship product.

What You Will Do

• Reading, interpreting, and executing written packaging instructions.
• Packing products, using crane and hoists, hand tools, ergonomic lifts, and powered material handling equipment.
• Occasionally use Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Obtain a Powered Industrial Truck (High Swing Reach) operating certification.
• Work in a high tempo, high stress customer service environment.
• Measuring, weighing, and inventorying products and materials.
• Examining and inspecting containers, materials, and products to ensure that contractual packing specifications are met.
• Transporting completed products or materials to loading docks using material handling equipment such as powered industrial trucks, forklifts, and pallet jacks.
• Sealing containers or materials, using glues, fasteners, nails, and power tools.
• Assembling, lining, and padding cartons, crates, and containers, using hand tools.
• Cleaning containers, materials, supplies, or work areas, using cleaning solutions and hand tools.
• Coordinating and monitoring workflow, assisting in prioritizing activities in assigned areas to improve upon service level commitment.
• Handle product safely and carefully.
• Work additional hours and occasional Saturdays.
• Preparing Dangerous Goods Declarations.
• Accept, inspect, and process RTX material into SAP to prepare shipments for packing.
• Occasional local travel in Dallas Area to work at our satellite sites.
• Lift up to 28 lbs.

What You Will Learn You will learn how to safely and accurately prepare a wide range of materials, components, and products for shipment while following RTX quality, safety, and compliance standards. This includes learning correct packaging methods, proper labeling, documentation requirements, and how to verify part numbers, quantities, and shipping instructions. You will gain experience using packing tools, ERP and logistics systems, and working closely with the shipping team to ensure on-time and error-free deliveries.

You will also develop strong attention to detail, an understanding of export/packing regulations, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, safety-driven environment.

Qualifications You Must Have

• HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Warehouse, packaging/packing-related work experience.
• This position requires the team member to use their own vehicle to drive to and work at Raytheon's logistics satellite sites in the Dallas/Ft Worth metropolitan area.
• U.S. Citizen - the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• General industry experience and understanding of protocol in a defense company, including work with Government Furnished Material.
• Working knowledge of SAP, WAWF, and Defense Transportation Regulations.
• Can operate a crane and hoist for product packing and unpacking.
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational and time management skills.