General Operator

Looking for a rewarding career with excellent pay and amazing benefits? ROCKWOOL is a global manufacturer where you can learn in-demand skills and gain valuable experience to help advance your career.

We are looking for General Operators to join our team in Milton, ON. This position offers a continental rotating shift schedule.

12 hour shifts rotate from day to night weekly .

You must be able and willing to work both day and night shifts.

12 hour shifts are (days and nights) 8 : 00 8 : 00 Or 7 : 00 7 : 00

Join us and help build a better future for generations to come!

At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions.

Your future team :

You will become part of the Operations team on the production line, reporting to the Production Supervisor. Each team has up to 9-12 team members who work together to produce high quality stone wool products.

What you will be doing :

• Maintain a clean, safe and efficient workplace
• Report quantity of deficiencies and the cause
• Separate waste
• Report all irregularities related to the work of subordinate devices
• Partner with Maintenance to ensure proper functioning of equipment and safe removal of failures and / or machine problems
• Inform supervisor and relevant shifts of any problems or tasks in need of attention
• Plan efficient product changes
• Communicate unusual conditions, equipment issues, or reasons for change of production volume to cross shift operator
• Complete shutdown tasks and procedures

What you bring :

• Strong work ethic
• Team player who can work well with others
• Ability to read, understand and follow written instructions / processes
• Ability to adhere to a continental rotating 12-hour shift schedule
• Self-motivated with high energy
• Positive attitude
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Understanding of Health & Safety requirements and ability to work in a safe manner
• Prior experience in machine set-up and computers
• Good understanding of how equipment operates to clear equipment safely
• Forklift experience / certification

Work Environment & Conditions :

• Fast-paced high volume production facility
• Must be able to stand / walk on concrete floors for 12 hours per day
• Ability to lift 60 lbs alone and 120 lbs with another person
• Ability to shovel heavy waste to shoulder height
• Ability to wear protective safety equipment for several hours daily

What we offer :

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, vision, massage therapy and more
• RRSP Employer Contribution
• Paid holidays (4 additional days on top of the ESA requirement)
• Vacation Pay
• Life insurance - at no cost
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Educational Assistance
• Annual Fitness Reimbursement
• $200 Annual Safety Shoe Reimbursement
• Safety is number one! Personal protective equipment that includes high visibility safety vests, safety glasses, shoes, gloves and head protection are provided at no cost

Who we are :

We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive.

We are a global company with more than 12,000 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities all focused on one common purpose to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.

Diverse and Inclusive Culture

We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included and heard. We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.

At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us. In fact, we refer to our culture as The ROCKWOOL Way .

This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.

ROCKWOOL is proud to be 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.