Production Operator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

At Gates, we welcome challenges, celebrate hard work, and continually seek new talent to join our global company. Our Galesburg plant is looking for Production Operators. Please review below to see if this might be the right opportunity for you:

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

• At our Galesburg plant, we specialize in the careful production of rubber, ensuring high-quality results with every step.
• Our process begins with raw materials, which are mixed, heated, and cooled for mill production.
• As a Production Operator, you will spend most of your day working collaboratively with others, lifting, measuring, mixing, and thoughtfully monitoring machinery and gauges to ensure smooth operation.
• Shifts available:
  • 1st:
    Monday
    - Friday 7am-3pm
  • 2nd:
    Monday
    - Friday 3pm-11pm
  • 3rd:
    Monday
    - Friday 11pm-7am

• Must be able to perform physical tasks, lifting up to 50 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.

Gates is managed in accordance with OSHA requirements and requires all employees to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and a hard hat. 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 an Equal Opportunity 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.