Production - Plant Services Technician

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.

(What we aspire to achieve)

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

(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.

(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 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.

• 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.

• Load 3 types of chemical…