press line operator - elora.

Position: Press Line Operator

Location: Elora, ON (Less than 30 minutes from Guelph and Kitchener-Waterloo; reliable personal vehicle required as site is not public transit accessible)

Compensation: Starting at $23.50/hr + generous shift premiums

Schedule: 12-hour rotating 2-week continental shifts (days/nights, including alternating weekends)

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

Why Join The Team?

Step into a high-impact manufacturing role with an industry-leading employer located conveniently near Guelph and Kitchener-Waterloo. This opportunity offers top-tier compensation, a defined pathway to permanent employment, and an unbeatable full-coverage perks and benefits package upon hire.

Advantages
- Competitive Pay: Start at $23.50/hr, enhanced by generous shift premiums.
- Gear Covered: Enjoy company-provided paid uniforms, a dedicated safety shoe allowance, and all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Full health, drug, vision, STD/LTD, and family life insurance with zero payroll deductions once converted to permanent staff.

- Industry-Leading Retirement Plan: Receive up to a 5% employer match plus a 1% bonus contribution (up to 11% total retirement potential).
- Direct Career Growth: Enjoy clear, defined pathways to permanent hire.
- Great Culture: Thrive in a supportive, team-first environment with regular employee appreciation events.

Responsibilities
- Machine Operation: Safely set up, load, operate, and unload compression presses in strict accordance with daily production schedules and job routers.
- Quality Assurance: Perform precise ISO 9001 quality audits, weight verifications, and first-off visual inspections to guarantee product integrity.
- Component Finishing: Use hand tools (such as trimming knives and picks) to precision-trim finished parts, properly label compliant items, and isolate any non-conforming materials.
- Material Preparation: Stage, weigh, and audit raw material inventory prior to initiating production runs.
- Operational Reporting & Safety: Accurately log daily output metrics, maintain an orderly workstation, and adhere strictly to all workplace safety protocols.

Qualifications
- Manufacturing Background: Proven experience working in a heavy manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Technical Aptitude: Strong mechanical skills with hands-on experience using hand tools and troubleshooting machinery.
- Physical Capabilities: Ability to perform heavy lifting and work comfortably in a hot manufacturing climate.
- Flexible Availability: Willingness to work a 12-hour rotating continental schedule (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM / 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, including alternating weekends).
- Transportation: Access to a reliable personal vehicle (the facility is not transit-accessible).

Summary
If you have the mechanical drive and hands-on experience to thrive in a fast-paced plant environment, submit your resume today to connect with our recruitment team!

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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.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to View email address on randstad.com to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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