Utility

Position Overview

AJM Packaging Corporation, one of America’s leading manufacturers of paper products, including paper plates, cups, bowls, and bags, is seeking a versatile and self‑motivated utility to join our team in Detroit, MI. This wide‑encompassing role will gain valuable experience while supporting various departments by performing a variety of tasks ranging from facility maintenance, assisting in machine assembly, inventory management, and shipping & receiving.

• Perform a variety of facility maintenance tasks, including painting, cleaning, running air lines, operating the floor scrubber, and disposing of scrap and trash.
• Engage in hands‑on tasks such as building machines and assembling subcomponents, preparing parts for painting through sanding and ice blasting, wiping and taping parts for precision paint application, performing surface grinding, and learning basic milling, drilling and other fabrication techniques.
• Assist with inventory management tasks to include cycle counting and part verification, unloading and loading trucks, creating shipping labels, pulling inventory for machine builds, and operating a forklift to support shipping & receiving operations.
• Complete any other duties the Supervisor deems necessary.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Previous experience in a similar utility, maintenance, or production support role is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of hand and power tools (drills, grinders, etc.).

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.

• 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)

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 Detroit area brothers operating out of a small warehouse in Detroit’s Eastern Market. Over the ensuing decades, AJM evolved into a major paper products manufacturer, employing nearly 3,000 people and operating eight manufacturing and five warehouse/distribution facilities across the United States.

We invest millions of dollars every year on both classroom and on‑the‑job training to develop our employees’ skills. There are no barriers to impede progress, and no ceilings to halt advancement. We help you reach your full potential through in‑house development programs and tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level college studies.

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AJM Packaging Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin or other legally protected status.