General Operator

Turning stone into remarkable products

Transforming natural resources into high-quality stone wool products puts you at the center of what makes ROCKWOOL successful in its industry. In our technologically-advanced production environment, you work closely with skilled colleagues who all strive to improve and optimize our manufacturing processes. You are offered the opportunity to work in an organization which cares about its employees and has a people-driven culture.

POSITION: GENERAL OPERATOR

This is the Role:

The General Operator reports directly to the Production Supervisor. It is the responsibility of the General Operator to operate equipment in an effective and efficient manner according to company standards, specifications and policies. To produce quality mineral wool products within the Company’s parameters of quality, material efficiency, and time efficiency. Maintain a clean, safe and efficient workplace without jeopardizing product quality or the environment. This position is based in our facility in Milton, ON.

Main job responsibilities:

• Reports the quantity of the created/rejected deficiencies dependent on the cause of its creation
• Segregates waste according to the current instructions
• Reporting to the supervisor all the irregularities related to the work of subordinate devices
• In cooperation with Maintenance Department, ensures the proper functioning of equipment and quick and safe removal of failures and machinery problems
• Informs Supervisor and relevant shifts of any problem or tasks in need of attention
• Plans product changes to have the least amount of stress put on the equipment as possible
• Communicates any unusual conditions, equipment breakdowns, needs for repair, reasons for increase or decrease of production etc. to cross shift operator
• Completes shutdown tasks according to shut down procedures or checklist

This is what you offer:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in machine set-up and computers is preferred.
• Must have a good understanding in how equipment operates in order to use equipment safely.
• Good understanding of H+S requirements and works in a safe manner.
• Forklift experience/certification is an asset.
• Self-motivated with the drive, commitment and high energy to motivate others.
• Good people skills.
• The ability to read and understand written instructions and product specifications

This is what ROCKWOOL offers:

In addition to a competitive salary, we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and vision coverage, disability and life insurance, with options to elect coverage for spouse and dependents.  Employees also receive paid vacation and a Pension match of up to five percent by ROCKWOOL.

At ROCKWOOL, safety is priority number one!  We continuously strive to create safe and healthy work places and conditions for all employees.  We provide employees with personal protective equipment to include high visibility safety vests, safety glasses, shoes, gloves and head protection.

ROCKWOOL also provides multiple programs as part of our commitment to long-term security of our employees, including:

A hybrid/electric vehicle incentive program.

Fitness Reimbursement.

Education reimbursement for job-related courses.

Employee product purchase program.

Uniform and laundry program.

ROCKWOOL is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Interested?

If you recognize yourself in this opportunity, please apply, sending an English version of your resume.  

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