AJM Packaging Corporation is considered a critical company. It is essential JM Packaging continue operating, so the company has provided important safety measures in all of its facilities. These measures are designed to keep their employees healthy and safe as our nation faces a worldwide pandemic. These safety measures include regular sanitizing of all areas that are common touch points as well as communal spaces. Employees must follow the company’s mandatory glove and mask requirements and have their temperatures checked when they enter one of the company’s facilities.
Public Health Department
A superior rating has been earned by AJM Packaging from the Public Health Department. This is based on the safety measures implemented by the company in all of the markets it does business.
New Employees
In response to the Covid-19 crisis, AJM Packaging is hiring hundreds of new employees. These will be permanent positions for general production laborers, machine operators, shift leaders, maintenance, managers, mechanics, and more. Those who are hired by the company will qualify for company-paid medical insurance.
Product Demand
AJM Packaging manufactures high-quality paper products. This includes paper bags, plates, bowls, and cups. There has been a huge increase in demand for their products since the end of February. Many challenges have been faced by the company to meet the demand for its products. They have been able to keep up with it because of their motivated employees. AJM Packaging anticipates the need for their disposable paper products will continue to increase even when the pandemic is under control. There are more people than ever before purchasing food to eat at home.
Critical Infrastructure Bonus Plan (CIBP)
AJM Packaging has introduced a CIBP to its Detroit manufacturing site. It is an area that has been hit hard by Covid-19. This is being done by the company to show their appreciation for their employee’s work. These are workers who are on time daily and make themselves available to work. A bonus can be as much as $1,000. It will be based on a ninety days period of work attendance. The CIBP is available for all current employees as well as new employees.
AJM packaging began operating in 1957. It is a Michigan-based company that maintains eight plants around the United States and employs over 1,000 people. In 2018, SER Metro-Detroit named AJM packaging as Employer of the Year.
