Glass Operations Assistant

**Opta Glass**: Re-Defining Recycled Glass for the Construction Materials Industry
At Opta Glass, we are reshaping the future of construction materials by turning post-consumer glass into high-performance, sustainable building solutions.
Why Opta Glass?
We’re leading the charge in sustainable innovation with a bold mission to:

- Lower Environmental Impact - Our recycled glass products deliver up to a 20:1 reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to traditional cement.
- Divert Waste from Landfills - Our process minimizes glass waste, approaching zero landfill diversion.
- Improve Construction Performance - Our materials enhance concrete strength, durability, corrosion resistance, and weather resistance.

Using state-of-the-art cleaning systems and proprietary fine milling technology, we’re producing some of the most advanced recycled glass materials in North America. Our flagship facility in Waterdown, Ontario, with a capacity of 100,000 metric tons per year, is now operational and poised to disrupt the traditional concrete and cement industries.
What Does This Mean for the Planet?
Our production impact is equivalent to one of the following each year:

- Removing 21,000 cars from the road
- Planting 1.6 million trees and nurturing them for over 10 years
- Powering 11,000 homes annually

But the story doesn’t end there Our ground glass also extends the lifespan of concrete, further reducing environmental impact and lowering total cost of ownership.
Join the Movement
This is Glass RE-defined - a breakthrough in green building materials. As the largest operation of its kind globally, our Waterdown facility is setting a new benchmark for performance-driven, sustainable construction products.
Be part of a company that’s building smarter, stronger, and greener.

The Glass Operations Assistant will report directly to the Glass Production Supervisor and is responsible for performing a variety of production and quality tasks to assist with glass operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Packaging 1000 kg bulk bags of products via bulk bag loading system (legacy and glass section).
- Packaging 25 kg bags of bulk products via saddle to pallet.
- Maintaining warehouses in clean and organized order.
- Reports any inconsistencies.
- Monitor quality and record general production information.
- Work in compliance with company safety, environmental and operating procedures.
- Cleaning of the entire plant as required (glass plus legacy sections).
- Work at heights using fall protection.
- Maintain production at peak performance.
- Be well versed and follow SOP’s for all production operations.
- Sample and analyze finished product per quality procedures.
- Record and confirm daily production
- Shift work may be required (afternoons/nights at current time)
- Report any non-conformities to management.
- Assist in investigation of customer complaints.
- Maintain written quality records.
- Must be able to communicate both written and verbally with management
- Effectively handle small tools.
- Maintain and clean tools and equipment.
- Other duties as required when directed by plant management.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Ability to lift up to 50 kg
- Previous experience in a production/manufacturing setting
- Capable of working in a team and independently
- Capable of following a production plan while working independently
- Must have basic math skills.
- Must have both verbal and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Required to stand, walk and climb; have mobility of hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be capable of maneuvering heavy items.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- This is a unionized position and follows a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

**Effective September 15, 2025 shift premium $2.00/per hour for afternoon and $4.00/per hour for night.
Opta offers a diverse compensation and benefit package that includes the following:

- Extended Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Life, AD&D, and Dependent Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- RRSP Match
- On Demand Pay (Dayforce Wallet)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required