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If youre a detail-focused operations and/or logistics professional who enjoys structured work, keeping documentation clean, and supporting smooth day-to-day movement of inventory, this could be a great contract for you. Very well-established, stable, and successful business in the manufacturing/lumber sector. Based in New Westminster.

Who – the Company:

This company has been in business for over 50 years and was built with an entrepreneurial spirit that allows employees to manage and grow their career with a hands-off approach. The company provides a strong benefits package and great flexibility for people who are productive and good with time management. Employees tend to have very long tenures at this organization because they have a tight-knit team and the leaders enable staff to take initiative and develop new skills.

What – the Role:

Swim Recruiting is seeking a Temporary Operations & Logistics Coordinator to support this manufacturing/lumber company during a key team member’s leave. This role will keep inventory information accurate, documentation organized, and basic logistics activity moving between mills, reman facilities, and trucking partners. It’s a practical, structured role with clear responsibilities and full training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enter lumber tags, production run details, and outturns into the inventory system.
• Update inventory locations, quantities, and stock movement information.
• Manage delivery slips, run documentation, and outturn files.
• Prepare or update simple customs and border documents.
• Request quotes from trucking companies and arrange pickups.
• Coordinate movement of inventory between mills and reman facilities.
• Track shipments and update internal records.
• Communicate through email with mills, reman sites, carriers, and internal sales teams.
• Provide basic administrative support for related inventory/production tasks during busy periods.

Who – the Candidate:

We’re looking for someone who enjoys routine, accuracy-focused operational work and communicates clearly over email. The ideal person likes keeping records organized, handling documentation, and coordinating simple logistics tasks.

• Around 3 years of experience in logistics coordination, inventory administration, manufacturing operations, or production admin.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort with repetitive documentation.
• Experience working with carriers, warehouses, mills, or production teams is helpful.
• Any ERP or inventory-system experience (training provided on Lisa).
• Solid Excel skills.
• Ability to work full-time onsite.
• A steady, reliable working style with strong follow-through.

Where:

New Westminster, BC. The office location is close to shopping, cafés, and restaurants. Public transit stops within a 10-15 minute walk. Free employee parking is provided. This contract is full-time onsite; please discuss details with SWIM.

How Much:
$28-$33 an hour, based on work experience and technical skills.

When & How to Apply:

This search is moving very quickly! SWIM is presenting profiles of shortlisted candidates directly to the hiring team. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit “APPLY” to send us your resume (ideally in MS Word format, as it works best with our internal systems). Thanks!