Production Operator

Gates Corporation
parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Kentucky, Elizabethtown
Dec 11, 2024
At Gates, we welcome challenges, celebrate hard work, and continually seek new talent to join our global company. Our Elizabethtown, KY plant is seeking skilled and experienced Hourly 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, 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! 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 with raw 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 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. We know that's trying to fancy the terminology, 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? We invite you to learn more about us and our values at www.gates.com/careers. 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.