Clamp Truck Operator

AJM Packaging Corporation; Southgate (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Optical Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K with match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

AJM University

Job summary

AJM Packaging Corporation in Southgate, MI seeks a Clamp Truck Operator to load, unload, and stage materials using forklift or clamp trucks. The role ensures timely, safe handling of paper products for national operations.

Responsibilities include operating the truck safely, stacking pallets, assisting inventory, performing daily checks, and adhering to safety guidelines. Required forklift safety certification and GED preferred; six months related experience recommended.

Qualifications

• Forklift Driving/Safety certification is required.
• Six months or more of directly related experience preferred.
• HS diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate truck and control movement of lifting devices safely.
• Position forks/clamps under pallets and transport loads to designated areas.
• Load/unload materials to/from trailers, rail cars, pallets or lifts.
• Unload and stack material by raising and lowering lifting device.
• Assist in tracking inventory and supply production with materials as needed.
• Complete daily truck checklist and report maintenance issues to supervisor.
• Follow safety rules and guidelines at all times.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety certification

Experience in similar role

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

AJM Packaging Corporation

Southgate, MI

Position Overview

AJM Packaging Corporation, one of America’s leading manufacturers of paper products, including paper plates, cups, bowls and bags, is seeking Clamp Truck Operators to join our team. This position will operate an industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift or clamps to load, unload, push, pull, lift, stack, move and stage products and materials. This position is critical to AJM’s national operations; ensuring product is received and shipped by rail and freight in a timely, safe and damage free manner.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Efficiently and safely operate truck and control movement of lifting apparatus
• Position forks or clamps under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, paper rolls or materials and transport load to designated area.
• Load or unloads materials onto or off of trailers, rail cars, pallets, skids, or lifting device
• Unload and stack material by raising and lowering lifting device
• Assist in tracking inventory levels of materials on work floor and supply production workers with materials as needed. Clear production area of finished goods and relocate to appropriate area
• Lubricate truck, recharge batteries, fill fuel tank, or replace liquefied gas tank
• Will complete a daily checklist of the industrial truck and contact the appropriate supervisor if a maintenance/repair issue is discovered
• Operate industrial truck in safe manner and adhere to all safety rules, guidelines and practices
• Complete all other duties the Supervisor deems necessary

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred, but not required
• Six months or more of directly related experience preferred
• Forklift Driving/Safety certified required
• Ability to perform all physical components of the position, with reasonable accommodation if required

Benefits

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.

Summary Of Benefits

• 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)

About Us

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 focus on the value proposition that has fueled the company’s success from the very beginning. We’re still family owned and operated, still manufacturing our products in the good old USA and still providing our customers with the same reliable service and quality products they’ve come to expect from AJM for more than 75 years now.

Career Development

At AJM, we realize we will only go as far as our employees can take us and, for that reason, we invest millions of dollars every year on both classroom and on-the-job training to develop our employees’ skills and promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement. There are no barriers to impede your progress here and no ceilings to halt your advance. You’ll control your own destiny, and we will help you reach your full potential with both in-house development programs and tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level college studies. Join our team and see where your AJM journey takes you!

For More Information

Visit our website at www.ajmpack.com

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