Production Operator

Gates Corporation; Red Bay (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great team culture

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PT0) starts at 21 days

Employee discounts

Job summary

Gates Corporation in Red Bay, AL is seeking a Production Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will work on hose production, lift and measure materials, monitor machinery, and help ensure high-quality output.

Roles require physical tasks, reliability for 40 hours plus overtime, and strong teamwork. The job emphasizes safety, accuracy, and timely production across 1st-3rd shifts.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production equipment to ensure smooth running of processes.
• Collaborate with team to lift, measure, cut, and prepare hoses for shipment while maintaining quality standards.

Skills

Physical stamina

Reading & measuring

Communication skills

Tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

1st shift: 6:50am - 3:00pm

2nd shift: 2:50pm - 11:00pm

3rd shift: 10:50pm - 7:00am

Requirements and Preferred Skills

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