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.
POSITION SUMMARY
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 - 2:00 to 10:30PM; 10:00PM - 6:30AM)
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.
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)
We thank everyone for applying however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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 of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Opta Waterdown Inc., an Opta Group Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs.
