Dock Foreman

Dock Foreman

AJM Packaging Corporation

Southgate, Michigan

Position Overview:

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.

Responsibilities


* 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.


* Assesses efficiency and performance of distribution activities; identifies and recommends improvements to shift, department, and facility.


* Ensures 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.

Qualifications


* Two (2) years of dock foreman, warehouse crew lead, or other related S&R experience required.


* Experience hand-counts and cycle counts strongly preferred.


* HiLo experience required.


* Experience with Railcars is a plus.


* Strong supervisory, leadership, analytical and problem solving skills.

Benefits:

At AJM, our comprehensive “Cafeteria Benefits Plan” and “Flexible Spending Arrangement” (FSA), truly set us apart from the competition.  Under the cafeteria plan you’ll receive a package of company paid medical, dental, optical, life and disability insurance coverage and be able to adjust the proportions spent on each coverage/benefit to suit your personal requirements and preferences.  You can even redirect a portion of the total spend to pay for homeowners, car and pet insurance premiums purchased...