Production - Plant Services Technician

ERCO Worldwide LP; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Benefits on Day 1

Health Care/Wellness Spending Account

Staff Recognition Awards

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Paid time off

Disability Insurance

Job summary

ERCO Worldwide is seeking an entry-level Plant Services Technician at the Port Edwards, Wisconsin facility to safely load chemicals by rail and truck. You will inspect and secure railcars, operate loaders and batchers for KOH, NaOH, and HCl, and record data in the Load Management System.

The role requires a HS diploma, vocational railcar training if possible, and the ability to work outdoors with various equipment (Locomotive, Shuttle Wagons, Forklift, UTV).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Diploma from a vocational institution in rail car maintenance, railroad operations or related field preferred.
• Complete training on NDT – Bubble Leak Test and Chemical Reactivity Test.
• Ability to operate Shuttle Wagons, Locomotive, Forklift and UTV required.
• 1 year of experience as a Technician and/or Labourer with an ability to work outside.

Responsibilities

• Load 3 types of chemical products (KOH, NaOH, HCl) into railcars and trucks.
• Ensure correct positioning, securing, and pre/post-load inspections.
• Enter railcar information into the Load Management System and verify weight compliance.
• Sort inbound railcars, assemble outbound trains, and ensure FRA/AAR compliance.
• Transfer HAZMAT paperwork with CN train crews and ensure DOT requirements are met.

Skills

Rail car loading

Railyard operations

Truck loading

Safety procedures

DOT/FRA compliance

Batcher operation

Hazmat paperwork

Forklift operation

Locomotive/Shuttle Wagon operation

Education

High School Diploma

Railcar operations diploma (vocational)

Tools

Load Management System

Job description

Posted Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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.

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly

Hours: 7am-3pm

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.

ERCO Worldwide USA, is a global commodity chemicals company, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.

For over 50 years, the Port Edwards, Wisconsin plant has been safely producing Chlor-Alkali and other products that are vital for pulp & paper, food processing, agriculture, electronic, de-icing, petroleum and water treatment industries. 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.

Performance with Purpose - We achieve results by empowering employees and promoting a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring positive impact and long-term success.

ERCO Worldwide is looking for a Plant Services Technician to join our team! It is an entry level rail car loading position, reporting into the Plant Services Supervisor, which includes inspecting and loading chemical railcars and trucks for the following product lines: KOH, NaOH and HCl (potassium hydroxide, caustic or sodium hydroxide, and hydrochloric acid). In short, the Level 1 Plant Services Technician ensures the safe and efficient movement of chemicals by rail and truck.

The Role:

Loading Railcars

• The Skill Block 1 Plant Services Technician is responsible for loading 3 types of chemical products: KOH, NaOH and HCl into General Purpose tank cars.
• Ensuring correct positioning and securing of railcars at each loading station. (Handbrake, Wheel Chocks, Safety Railing)
• Complete pre-load inspection to ensure railcar is within compliance before loading.
• Load railcars using product specific batchers. Set batcher amounts to ensure car is not overloaded
• Complete post-load inspection to ensure the railcar is leak free before sealing the load.
• Enter all railcar information into the Load Management System.
• Weigh all loaded railcars on the track scale, ensuring that the car is within weight restrictions.

Railyard Switching

• Certified to operate Locomotive and Shuttweagon to safely switch railcars.
• Sort Inbound railcars daily, put outbound train together with the requested shipments.
• Complete Pre-ship inspections to ensure all outbound railcars are within compliance of FRA/AAR regulations.
• Interact with CN train crew - Transfer of HAZMAT paperwork.

Loading Trucks

• Load 3 types of chemical products (KOH, NAOH, and HCI) into the product specific truck trailers.
• Ensure customer requirements are met.
• Enter all information into the Load Management System.
• Ensure trailer meets DOT requirements. (Seals, Placards, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Analysis and Product Safety Data Sheet.)
• Adhere to safety procedures and regulations
• Documentation and Record Keeping
• Maintaining records of all loading activities. .

The Person:

• High School Diploma required.
• Diploma from a vocational institution in rail car maintenance, railroad operations or related field preferred.
• Complete training on NDT – Bubble Leak Test and Chemical Reactivity Test required.
• Ability to operate Shuttle Wagons, Locomotive, Forklift and UTV required.
• 1 year of experience as a Technician and/or Labourer with an ability to work outside.

The Value You Bring:

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

What you’ll love about us!

We take pride in providing our employees with a competitive compensation package to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family. Here are some of the perks we offer:

• Health and Dental Benefits on Day 1
• Health Care/Wellness Spending Account
• Staff Recognition Awards
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Disability Insurance

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!

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 opening is for an existing vacancy!

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.