Logistics & Operations Coordinator

Swim Recruiting; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A temporary staffing agency is seeking an Operations & Logistics Coordinator in New Westminster, BC. This role involves keeping inventory accurate, managing documentation, and coordinating logistics. Ideal candidates will have around 3 years of experience in a similar field, strong attention to detail, and good Excel skills. The position offers $28-$33 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in logistics coordination, inventory administration, or manufacturing operations.
• Comfort with repetitive documentation.
• Experience working with carriers or production teams is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Enter lumber tags and production run details into the inventory system.
• Update inventory locations and stock movement information.
• Coordinate movement of inventory between mills and reman facilities.
• Manage delivery slips and run documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory systems

Job description

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!