Logistics Specialist - Part-Time

ERCO Worldwide has operated for over 100 years, focused largely on the production and supply of in-organic products along with technology for the production of chlorine dioxide. Today, ERCO’s major business areas include sodium chlorate, chlor-alkali products, sodium chlorite, and chlorine dioxide technology.

The ERCO business serves a number of key customer segments including pulp and paper, food, energy, agriculture, water treatment, airport de-icing, fertilizers and specialty chemicals.

Logistics Specialist

Employment Type: Part Time, Temporary (12-month contract)

Location: Thunder Bay Plant (On-site)

Hours: 24 - 30 hrs a week (7am-11am shift)

Salary: $25-27/hr

Get To Know Us!

ERCO Worldwide’s century-long tradition of excellence has firmly established its reputation for providing reliable, intelligent, and environmentally responsible manufacturing on a global scale. As one of the largest suppliers of Chlorine Dioxide technology in the world, we are devoted to building genuine customer relationships and delivering innovative, sustainable chemical solutions that improve lives and the health of our planet. Grounded in our commitment to sustainability, we serve multiple industries such as pulp & paper, oil & gas, agriculture, food processing, water treatment and more! It’s our goal to make everyone’s lives more productive, convenient, enjoyable, and safe.

Our Vision(What we aspire to achieve)

To be the trusted partner for safe, innovative chemical solutions that improve everyday life and advance sustainability. 

Our Mission(What we do and for whom)

We deliver sustainable, innovative chemical solutions driven by a steadfast commitment to safety, exceptional service, and continuous improvement, rooted in a culture of care that fosters lasting value for our people, customers, and the communities we serve.

Our Values(The beliefs, principles and practices that drive our organization) 

Safety First -We prioritize safety, protecting our people, customers, communities and the environment. 

Do the Right Thing - We are guided by honesty, integrity, and accountability which influence our decisions and actions on behalf of our stakeholders.

Together, We Thrive -We foster a respectful, open, and inclusive workplace where collaboration thrives, people grow together, and teams celebrate each other's successes.

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Join The Team:

ERCO Worldwide is looking for a Logistics Specialist to join our Thunder Bay team for a 12 month contract! Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this role is responsible for coordinating the shipment of all product streams from the plant and ensuring raw material shipments are managed effectively to meet inventory and operational requirements. This role will work closely with the corporate Customer Service team and utilize multiple transportation modes, including truck and railroad systems.  

The Role:

Customer Sales & Distribution

• Prepare, release and distribute shipping documents for outbound product shipments and containers
• Ensure timely and accurate communication with the operators and leadership team for loaded and empty railcar containers
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain appropriate inventory levels

Administration

• Act as the main point of contact for all incoming phone calls
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and courier shipments
• Ensure office equipment is operational (printers, scanners, shredders etc) and manage office/kitchen supplies
• Act as the liaison with corporate IT to address plant IT and hardware issues
• Provide administrative support to the site leadership team, including filing, scanning and other duties as assigned
• Maintain site visitor, contractor and driver safety orientation records

The Person:

• 1-3 years of experience in a logistics or transportation role
• College diploma in Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain Management or a related field is a strong asset
• Demonstrated experience working with various modes of transportation (truck, rail, ocean freight) is an asset
• Solid understanding and familiarity of operational systems with the ability to use tools like Dayforce, Coupa, JDEdwards and MS Office.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with a high degree of attention to detail
• Personable, individual must work well in a team environment.

The Value You Bring:

• Strong health and safety mindset
• Strong relationship builder – collaborative, team-builder
• Focused and results driven, transparent, and articulate
• Drives continuous improvement
• Resilient – can adapt to changing environments/technology
• Proactive – takes initiative, creative, stays ahead of the curve, enthusiastic, inspirational

Developmental Opportunity:

At ERCO we believe in continuous improvement, not just with our processes, but with our employees too! We have an excellent L&D department who create and facilitate training courses for our ERCO University platform on all topics for the development of our people. We also help cover and encourage employees to take courses and attend conferences to further their knowledge and skillsets!

AI in Recruitment

ERCO Worldwide does not use AI-enabled tools to screen, assess, rank or select candidates in our recruitment process. Our hiring teams make all hiring decisions.

ERCO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, developing and maintaining a diverse workforce in compliance with all applicable Human Rights legislation. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate for disabilities made known to us by our employees and applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to meet your needs. This job posting is legitimate and this opening is for an existing vacancy! 

Get to know us more by visiting our website and LinkedIn page!

Applicants are kindly requested not to call or visit our facilities regarding employment opportunities. All applications must be submitted online or via email. For further inquiries, please contact our HR team at [email protected] or [email protected].

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

ERCO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, developing and maintaining a diverse workforce in compliance with all applicable Human Rights legislation. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate for disabilities made known to us by our employees and applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to meet your needs.