Assistant Dock Foreman

Assistant Dock Foreman

AJM Packaging Corporation

Joplin, MO

 

Position Overview –

AJM Packaging Corporation, one of America’s leading manufacturers of paper products, including paper plates, cups, bowls, and bags, is seeking an Assistant Dock Foreman to join our team in Joplin, MO. This position will oversee and support dock operations by verifying shipments, organizing staging areas, preparing accurate documentation, handling materials and equipment, and ensuring safety and cleanliness standards are met.

Responsibilities & Duties –

• Check and verify incoming and outgoing loads to ensure accuracy. Note any discrepancies and damages.
• Maintain a well-organized staging area. Direct the staging of loads to minimize the loading and unloading times and maximize the flow of goods in and out of the dock area.
• Gather and complete proper paperwork and audit tags for each pallet.
• Do “build-ups” of shipped materials. May require re-configuring, re-stacking and re-wrapping of pallets to meet shipping requirements.
• Operate a forklift and assist other material handlers in a fast-paced dock environment daily.
• Ensure that staff strictly adheres to all safety rules, guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure that the dock area and dock wells are swept, dusted and cleaned at end of shift.

Minimum Requirements –

• Two (2) years of shipping & receiving required.
• Experience as warehouse crew lead, or other related supervisory experience a plus.
• Experience with hand-counts and cycle counts are highly preferred.
• Hilo experience required.
• Experience with Railcars is a plus.

Benefits -

At AJM, our comprehensive “Cafeteria Benefits Plan” and “Flexible Spending Arrangement” (FSA), truly sets us apart from the competition. Under the cafeteria plan you’ll receive a comprehensive package of company paid medical, dental, optical, life and disability insurance coverage.

Summary of Benefits –

• Medical Insurance (BCBS)
• Dental Insurance
• Optical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Cafeteria Benefits Plan
• Flexible Spending Agreement
• Health Savings Account
• Child & Dependent Care Savings Account
• 401 K Retirement Plan (with Safe Harbor Company Match)
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance/Wellness Program
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holiday
• Paid Sick & Personal Time
• Professional Development Program (AJM University)

About Us -

AJM was originally founded as a distributor of commercial paper, plastic and foil packaging products and related cleaning, janitorial and order processing supplies and equipment by three (3) Detroit area brothers operating out of a small warehouse in Detroit’s Eastern Market. In 1957 they built and moved into slightly larger quarters on Detroit’s southwest side, where, for the very first time, they began manufacturing their own products. Over the ensuing decades, AJM gradually evolved from its broadline distributor beginnings into a major paper products manufacturer, today employing nearly 3,000 people and operating eight (8) manufacturing and five (5) warehouse/distribution facilities strategically located throughout the United States.

Some things have undoubtedly changed since AJM was founded, but the company’s commitment to its customers and employees, alike, has not wavered and is deeply embedded in its DNA. So, too, is the founding brothers’ entrepreneurial spirit, “can do” attitude and singular focus on the value proposition that has fueled the company’s success from the very beginning. We’re still family owned and operated, still manufacturing our products in the good old USA and still providing our customers with the same reliable service and quality products they’ve come to expect from AJM for more than 75 years now.

Career Development -

At AJM, we realize we will only go as far as our emplo