Office Assistant

Office Assistant

AJM Packaging Corporation, one of America's leading manufacturers of paper products, including paper plates, cups, bowls, and bags, is seeking an office assistant to join our team in Detroit, MI. This position will handle facility purchasing and support tasks including processing purchase requests, receiving and tracking items, coordinating repairs and vendor services, and supporting departmental clerical needs.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Process purchase requisitions for the facility, ensuring accuracy with associated drawings & blueprints.
• Check in purchased (MRO) items daily (UPS/FedEx/Freight). Receive items in Microsoft AX and ensure that the Product Receipts are sent to A/P Daily for prompt payment.
• Report any discrepancies to Accounts Payable and or purchasing with shortages or damaged items.
• Assist in the coordination of items for repair from various departments – Set up vendor pick-up, outbound freight, and all paperwork (MTRA/REQ's).
• Coordinate vendor repairs as needed for Building and/or equipment within the facility – ensure all paperwork is completed.
• Support the approval workflow for new part number creation.
• Review and validate part number and description updates in AX, including associated technical drawings.
• Manage all office supplies and departmental consumables for all departments within the facility.
• Research/Interact with various vendors for product availability.
• Provide clerical support for the Project Engineering Department as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associates degree from a two-year college is preferred and two or more years of general office, clerical, and data-entry experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in predominately standardized situations.
• Have good attention to detail and be able to function in a high-volume environment.
• Possess working knowledge of personal computers and Windows-based software.
• Data entry at an advanced rate.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

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.

• 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!

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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.