Assistant Dock Foreman

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 for our Joplin, MO location.

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.

• Check and verify incoming and outgoing loads to ensure accuracy, noting any discrepancies and damages.
• Maintain a well‑organized staging area and direct the staging of loads to minimize loading times and maximize flow.
• Gather and complete proper paperwork and audit tags for each pallet.
• Build up shipped materials, re‑configuring, re‑stacking and re‑wrapping pallets as needed.
• Operate a forklift and assist other material handlers in a fast‑paced dock environment daily.
• Ensure staff strictly adheres to all safety rules, guidelines and procedures.
• Keep the dock area and dock wells swept, dusted and cleaned at the end of each shift.

• Two (2) years of shipping & receiving experience.
• Experience as warehouse crew lead or other supervisory experience a plus.
• Experience with hand‑counts and cycle counts highly preferred.
• Experience with railcars an advantage.

• Medical Insurance (BCBS)
• 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 Holidays
• Paid Sick & Personal Time
• Professional Development Program (AJM University)

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. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.