Railcar Logistics Coordinator
About the job
- At least 2 to 3 years of experience in logistics; railway logistics experience is an asset.
- Good verbal and written skills in French and English.
- Ability to work with Microsoft Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Word, and Excel.
- Strong organizational skills to prioritize, plan, assign, and control work.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with others.
- Postsecondary studies; business management, transportation, and logistics studies are considered an asset.
- Authorize railcar releases according to group rules and monitor authorized quantities to prevent excess shipments.
- Ensure railcars contain the correct merchandise and are sent to the correct site.
- Reroute railcars as needed and create new routes for new destinations.
- Track monthly purchase orders and maintain operational files.
- Monitor railcar flows to avoid asset-use charges and ensure efficient cycles.
- Produce and send daily reports on the availability of empty railcars that can be ordered or returned in the assigned area.
- Respond to internal customer requests and provide timely operational support.
- Work closely with yard staff to support daily operations and meet shipping deadlines.
- Railway logistics experience is an asset.
- Postsecondary studies in business management, transportation, or logistics are an asset.
About the company
American Iron & Metal (AIM) recycles ferrous and non-ferrous scrap into metal products for industrial markets, alongside auto-parts sales and vehicle recycling. Its divisions also provide demolition, decommissioning, site remediation, and construction-waste recovery services. It sources scrap from manufacturers, other industrial businesses, and the public, who can deliver it to AIM facilities, and sells recovered metals to customers worldwide. The product range includes processed aluminum and copper pieces, and its divisions share resources and expertise across different stages of material recovery. Founded in Montreal in 1936, the family-run parent company says its head office is in Montreal, Quebec.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1936
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Operations extend internationally: AIM reports more than 135 locations worldwide, compared with Radius's nearly 100 North American sites.
- Management paths start at entry level: AIM's careers page describes several leaders advancing from their first jobs.
- Long service receives recognition: AIM's April 2026 update highlighted employees with more than 20 years at the company.
What critics are saying
- Account work starts in the yard: AIM's entry-level track combines yard training with pricing, negotiation and client analysis.
- Safety roles span multiple sites: AIM's environmental coordinator handles permits, inspections, dust, radiation and incident investigations.
- Crane operators carry safety responsibilities: AIM's roles combine loading and unloading with daily equipment inspections.
What makes American Iron and Metal unique
- The group also makes assembly materials: AIM Solder manufactures tin-lead and lead-free solder alongside the recycling business.
- Industrial supply adds another business: AIM's Minesource sells customized products for industrial and mining customers.
- Precious-metal recovery uses laboratory testing: AIM's Honeycomb analyzes material to measure its precious-metal content.
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