Dock Foreman

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.

Available Shift (Full Time - 40 Hours)

• 3:30 PM - 11:30 PM

• 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 evaluate employees’ compliance.
• Assess efficiency and performance of distribution activities; identify and recommend 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.
• Conduct accurate cycle counts of product in order to maintain accurate inventories and minimize possibility of discrepancies.
• Supervise staff; designate work assignments, provide instruction, review completed work, and provide 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 with 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) provide a comprehensive package of company‑paid medical, dental, optical, life and disability insurance coverage.

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.