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Gates Corporation

Production Operator

elizabethtown, KY

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Job description

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

About The Job

In Elizabethtown, we take pride in our specialized production of Polyurethane and Thermoplastic Polyurethane belts, serving both the general industrial and personal mobility markets, including motorcycles, scooters, and bicycles.

Our process begins withraw materials, and utilizes our operators to perform key actions to craft high quality belts. When finished, our belts are finished with the Gates logo, ready to be shipped to our valued customers around the world.

A Production Worker will spending most of their workday performing a range of functions including building, injecting, demolding, cutting, and packaging of products. In addition, workers are expected to monitor machine gauges, ensuring quality control, and always prioritizing safety in a cooperative and considerate work environment.

About You

Must be able to perform physical tasks, lifting up to 40 lbs.

Must be willing to work ANY shift

Must be able to work 40 hours per week, plus overtime, with reliable and consistent attendance

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards

Must have good communication skills, with the ability to carry out written and verbal instruction

Basic reading, math, computer, and measurement skills required

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without sponsorship

Perks At Work

Great team culture that works together to get the job done

Eligible for benefits in 30 days or less, including 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and parental leave

Paid Time Off - starting at a max of 21 days per year!

Employee Discounts - computers, vehicles, amusement park tickets, gym memberships, and more!

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to loud. Temperatures can vary depending on weather conditions and can be extreme. Gates is managed in accordance with OSHAS requirements and requires all employees to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and a hard hat.

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