What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Operator position at Gates Corporation?
At Gates, we welcome challenges, celebrate hard work, and continually seek new talent to join our global company. Our Red Bay, AL plant is looking for Production Operators. Please review below to see if this might be the right opportunity for you:
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
- Paid Time Off - starting at a max of 21 days per year!
- Employee Discounts - computers, vehicles, amusement park tickets, gym memberships, and more!
ABOUT THE JOB
- In Red Bay, we specialize in the creation of Long Length Hose, carefully crafted in various sizes and dimensions to meet customer needs.
- Our process begins with raw materials that are heated, shaped, and cooled. When completed, our hoses are marked with the Gates logo and sent to customers around the world, connecting people and industries.
- As a Production Operator, you will spend much of your day working collaboratively, lifting, measuring, cutting, and gently monitoring machinery and gauges to ensure everything runs smoothly.
WORK SCHEDULE
- 5pm-5am rotating schedule
- Week 1: Mon/Tue/Fri/Sat/Sun
- Week 2: Wed/Thur
ABOUT YOU
- Must be able to perform physical tasks, lifting up to 50 - 80 lbs.
- 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
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Temperatures may vary in accordance with weather conditions and may be extreme. Gates is managed in compliance with OSHA guidelines and requires all employees to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
ABOUT GATES
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?
Gates Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer 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.
Gates Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of gender, race, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or any other protected class defined by state or local law.
