mill machine operator - elora.

Job Title: Industrial Mill Operator – Specialized Rubber Manufacturing

Location: Elora, ON (Near Waterloo/Guelph)

Shift: 12-Hour Continental Days (4:45 AM – 5:00 PM) – Enjoy regular, predictable long weekends!

Employment Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Perm

Pay Rate: $23.50/hour + shift premiums for applicable weekend/afternoon hours

Job Description

Step into a key role with an industry leader in rubber manufacturing! We are seeking a dedicated Industrial Mill Operator to join our team in Elora. In this critical, hands-on role, you will lead the raw material preparation process, setting the stage for smooth, bottleneck-free production across the plant. If you thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment and are looking for steady, long-term career growth with an excellent pathway to a permanent placement, this position is designed for you.

Note: Due to location and early shift hours, public transit is not available; reliable personal transportation is required..

Advantages
- Path to Permanency: Full-time, consistent hours with a direct pathway to direct-hire employment.

- 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Fully covered medical, prescription, vision, short/long-term disability, and family life insurance upon permanent hire.
- Top-Tier Pension Matching: Employer matching up to 5% + 1% (achieving up to 11% total contribution potential after direct hire).
- Fully Equipped: Company-provided uniforms, annual safety shoe allowance, and all required PPE provided.
- Work-Life Balance: 12-hour continental schedule providing regular, predictable long weekends.
- Great Workplace Culture: Regular staff appreciation events and a supportive, team-first environment.

Responsibilities
- Material Processing: Roll, heat, and break down raw rubber compounds to achieve exact temperature and texture specifications.
- Line Support: Feed conditioned rubber directly into calender machines to maintain continuous production flow.
- Compound Preparation: Accurately blend raw ingredients on the mill following production routers and job sheets.
- Quality & Contamination Control: Perform regular batch inspections to ensure zero debris, impurities, or texture defects.
- Logistics & Documentation: Weigh rubber totes using industrial scales, apply inventory tags, and complete daily pre-start audits and quality logs.

Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Experience: Background operating industrial mills, calenders, or heavy processing machinery preferred (strong mechanical aptitude in general manufacturing is welcomed).
- Physical Capability: Ability to manage active physical tasks—including lifting, pushing, and manipulating rubber materials—during a 12-hour standing shift.
- Communication: Strong English literacy skills for reading production documentation and completing records.
- Certifications: Valid Overhead Crane Certification is a strong asset (training will be provided if needed).

Summary
Ready to take the next step in your industrial career? Apply today with your updated resume, or contact the local recruitment team directly to discuss this opening and other opportunities in the manufacturing sector!

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Note* This is a general posting for future talent needs at Randstad. By applying, you agree to be added to our talent pool and may be contacted for a general screening as new positions arise.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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