Mill Operator - Elora

Randstad; Elora; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premiums

Health benefits after conversion

Pension plan

Uniform service

Safety shoe allowance

Job summary

Randstad Canada is hiring an Industrial Mill Operator for our Elora, ON facility. The role focuses on driving raw material prep, operating industrial mills, and maintaining continuous production with a 12-hour continental day shift schedule.

The ideal candidate has mechanical aptitude, vertical handling experience, and English proficiency to read work orders and production logs. A pathway to permanent employment and comprehensive benefits is highlighted in the posting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Strong English communication skills for reading work instructions and production logs.
• Experience operating heavy processing equipment or industrial machinery is preferred.
• Overhead Crane Certification is a plus (onsite training available).

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial mills to heat, roll, and refine raw rubber to strict specs.
• Feed processed rubber into calender systems to maintain continuous production flow.
• Blend raw material ingredients according to job sheets and work orders.
• Monitor material quality and perform visual checks for debris or defects.
• Weigh finished rubber containers, log data, attach inventory tags, and perform daily safety inspections.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Overhead crane

Job description

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.

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 under-represented 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 [e-mail] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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