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 Operator 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:

• Clean work area regularly throughout the shift
• Feeding and operation of the equipment on the packaging lines
• Report mechanical and electrical issues immediately
• Hand stacking, granulating of waste as required
• Operate forklift and floor washer as required (when qualified)
• Preparing new sets of SPC filters and perform filter changes 
• Keep the tool storage areas clean and organized
• General cleanliness of the recycle room, clean afterburner and dispose of waste
• Clean Pendulum, DDD and LHC conveyor areas
• Change out cooling zone filters, tables, ducting and fan 

What you bring:

• 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
• 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 and Positive attitude
• Excellent communication, time management, punctuality, respect and teamwork

Work Environment & Conditions:

• Fast-paced high volume production facility
• Must be able to stand/walk on concrete floors for 12 hours per day
• The ability to lift 25 kgs and the ability to lift to 50 kgs with another person  
• The ability to use basic hand tools (air chisel, grinder, utility knife) in a safe manner
• 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. 

Sustainability is central to our business strategy.  ROCKWOOL was one of the first companies to commit to actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) framework and are actively committed to 11 SDGs, including SDG 14, Life Below Water.  Through our partnership with the One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team, we will help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.  

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.