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Industrial Mill Operator – Rubber Manufacturing

Location: Elora, ON
Shift: 12-Hour Continental Days (4:45 AM – 5:00 PM)
Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Perm
Transport: Personal reliable vehicle required (Not accessible by public transit during shift hours)

Step into a core production role with a leading rubber manufacturing facility located in Elora, just outside the Kitchener-Waterloo and Guelph area. We are seeking a skilled Industrial Mill Operator to drive raw material preparation and maintain steady line output.

This position offers long-term stability, predictable scheduling with built-in long weekends, and a direct transition to a permanent role featuring top-tier company benefits.

Advantages
- Starting Rate: $23.50/hour + shift premiums for weekend hours
- Schedule: Predictable 12-hour continental day shifts (Enjoy built-in days off)
- Permanent Benefits (Post-Conversion): 100% employer-paid health, vision, prescription, disability, and family life coverage
- Retirement Plan: Up to 5% pension match plus a 1% employer contribution (Up to 11% total combined potential)
- Equipment & Gear: Paid uniform service, safety shoe allowance, and all required PPE supplied

- Workplace Environment: Inclusive, supportive workplace culture with regular team appreciation events

Responsibilities
- Primary Processing: Operate industrial mills to heat, roll, and refine raw rubber compounds to strict technical specs.
- Production Supply: Feed processed rubber directly into calender systems to maintain seamless, continuous production flow.
- Recipe Blending: Mix and blend raw material ingredients accurately according to precise job sheets and work orders.
- Quality Assurance: Monitor material consistency and conduct visual checks to keep finished batches completely free of foreign debris or defects.
- Documentation & Logistics: Weigh processed rubber containers using industrial scales, record data in quality logs, attach inventory tags, and complete daily pre-start safety inspections.

Qualifications
- Work Experience: Background in operating heavy processing equipment, calenders, or industrial machinery. Candidates with strong mechanical aptitude and general factory experience are encouraged to apply.
- Physical Capability: Comfortable working a full 12-hour active standing shift with regular lifting, bending, and handling of heavy rubber materials.
- Skills & Education: High school diploma (or equivalent) and strong English communication skills for reading work instructions and completing production logs.
- Asset: Overhead Crane Certification is a plus (onsite certification training available).

Summary
Don't just trade your hours for a paycheck—build a secure career this contract to permanent opportunity. If you're ready to step into a high-impact role with guaranteed days off every single week, we want to hear from you today.

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