Crater/Packer Sr

Standard Job Description

You will be the Crate Packer for the Production Planning and Control (PP&C) 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 nonstandard packing operations by determining packaging requirements, building or modifying crates when needed, and preparing materials for a variety of shipping conditions. This position requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and operational excellence.

We are seeking an individual who demonstrates initiative, accountability, and leadership potential. The ideal candidate will not only execute daily responsibilities effectively but also demonstrate the ability to positively influence others, identify opportunities for improvement, and take on increased responsibilities as the team continues to grow.

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 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.

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Desired Skills

• Experience with custom crating 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