Inspector Shipping Sr
- US citizenship
- Top Secret clearance
Open in 1 location
Lockheed Martin posts this job as separate openings, each with its own application: the team, schedule and pay can differ between them.
California
2 open- $28.46–$52.81/hr
Sunnyvale, CA, United States (opens on this page)
Posted 1mo ago
- $28.46–$52.81/hr
Sunnyvale, CA, United States (opens on this page)
Posted 1mo ago
How this pay compares
This posting states $59.2k–$110k a year. Open quality engineer jobs in California post a median of $148k a year, the middle half $122k–$166k, across 128 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post.
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About the job
## Standard Job Description IAM Hourly represented employees who currently work at the main (Sunnyvale/Palo Alto) unit, Santa Cruz, VAFB or Eastern Range facilities must apply to open requisitions to be considered for the position. Inspect components, parts, assemblies, spares, tools associated ground support and test equipment, raw material for conformance to Company and Customer requirements for shipping.
Check processing, packaging, crating, shipping and associated paperwork for conformance with Company and Customer specifications and instructions.
Inspect missile materials, parts, components, sub-assemblies or assemblies and all other items to be shipped prior to packaging for completeness of assembly, damage, workmanship, quality and contract requirements completion of specially ordered modifications, repairs, and compatibility with shipping documents.
Check packing and packaging of items including the preserving, processing, wrapping, crating, boxing and marking, for adherence to applicable specifications and/or instructions. Check pertinent documents to determine need for functional test requirements. Refer items not identified as having been tested back to submitting organizations.
Maintain surveillance of spare parts and materials being held for shipment and/or storage, with shelf life or humidity requirements, and reject and prepare appropriate quality documents requesting disposition on discrepant items.
Inspect at vendor subcontracted packaging plant(s), packaging and preservation methods for conformance to all applicable government and Company standards, inspecting fabricated cardboard and wood containers, boxes, skids, etc., to dimensional requirements.
Stamp, sign, or otherwise finally approve shipping documents, packages, and/or items being shipped from Company or vendor source as evidencing conformance with requirements. Inspect vehicle transporters and the loading of the hardware to insure prevention of damage in transit. Reject unacceptable items, determine some disposition and prepare necessary documents in accordance with established procedure.
Provide reasons for rejection of discrepant hardware and workmanship with responsible organization Creating shipping documents based on customer requirements, Inventory & AR Submittal for ordering of material, Consult with customers on best shipping practices based on material being shipped.
Advise and coordinate with customers on a course of actions for packaging in multiple locations, Process LTL Shipments, BOLs & Pickups, Classified, hazmat, NWRM, and offsite shipments, Provide technical assistance for company sponsored shipping documents, Ability to work with external carriers to arrange pickups via ground & air transportation.
Direct tie-down of material on trucks, OJT training and computer training for propane/ electric powered forklift, Direct load and offload support via forklift, OSA, end of day checks, cleaning/removing labels, securing, Fabricate wooden shipping containers according to ASTM standards, Provide secondary inspections on other employee's work. ## Basic Qualifications - Knowledge of Company and Customer specifications and regulations pertaining to spare missile parts and their shipment; requirements concerning salability, interchangeability, and usability of parts and assemblies. - Ability to read blueprints and to determine safe packaging and protecting practices.
Torque wrench certification, Crane Certification, PALD Certification required. - Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY Inspect components, parts, assemblies, spares, tools associated ground support and test equipment, raw material for conformance to Company and Customer requirements for shipping.
Check processing, packaging, crating, shipping and associated paperwork for conformance with Company and Customer specifications and instructions. ## Desired Skills - Minimum 8 years of Shipping/Warehouse experience - Minimum 5 years of NWRM Shipping Experience - Must be Torque certified - Have a crane certification or in the process of obtaining one within 4 months -US Citizen - 10 years of deciphering Navy Packaging Data Sheets - 8+ years of experience leading small teams - Great customer service skills - Experience in the packaging of classified/precious metals - Have a driver file in the LM system within the last 5 years - Have 3 years of FedEx Ship Manager Experience ## Pay Information - $28.46 - $52.81 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people.
Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow - both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.
Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. - Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement. - Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position.
Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics. - For (Washington state applicants only) Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays.
PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
From Lockheed Martin's job posting for Sunnyvale, CA, United States, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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