Dock Foreman

AJM Packaging Corporation

El Cajon, CA

Salary: $45,000 - $60,000

AJM Packaging Corporation, one of America’s leading manufacturers of paper products, including paper plates, cups, bowls and bags, is seeking a Dock Foreman to join our team! This position will provide overall organization and direction of all dock activities and perform tasks related to the orderly and accurate flow of materials being shipped or received.

• 2nd 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM
• 3rd 10:30 PM - 6:00 AM

• Check and verify incoming and outgoing loads to ensure accuracy and quality of product and packaging. Note any discrepancies as well as, any damages.
• Monitors product flows and movement using various computer software applications.
• Consult with production planning team to plan deliveries for the next day.
• Teach and implement safe lifting and loading techniques and regularly evaluates employee’s compliance.
• Assess efficiency and performance of distribution activities; identifies and recommends improvements to shift, department, and facility.
• Ensure product handling and delivery practices meet customer expectations, and daily, weekly, monthly, and annual business objectives.
• Inspect, clean, and lift equipment and supervise the same for material handlers.
• 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.
• As required, conduct accurate cycle counts of product in order to maintain accurate inventories and minimize possibility of discrepancies.
• Supervise staff to include but not limited to: designating work assignments, providing instruction, reviewing completed work and providing input for performance appraisals.
• Do “build-ups” of shipped materials. May require re-configuring, re-stacking and re-wrapping of pallets to meet shipping requirements.
• Operate forklift, and assist other material handlers in a fast-paced dock environment on a daily basis.
• Ensure that staff strictly adheres to all safety rules, guidelines and procedures.

• Two (2) years of dock foreman, warehouse crew lead, or other related S&R experience required.
• Experience hand-counts and cycle counts strongly preferred.
• Hi-Lo experience required.
• Experience with Railcars is a plus.
• Strong supervisory, leadership, analytical and problem solving skills.

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 (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…