Date: May 14, 2026

Location: Brantford, ON, CA, N3S 7R4

Company: Gates Corporation

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?

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?

Scope of Role

General Warehouse duties include:

• Picking orders from computerized handheld scanner

• Receiving shipments using computerized handheld scanner

• Driving forklift or other Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV)

• Packing orders through use of courier software

• Follow strict safety procedures

• All other duties as assigned

• Reports to Supervisor

Required Skills

• Must demonstrate the ability to be self-motivated to meet schedules and deadlines

• Ability to pick orders and receive accurately to meet set productivity standards

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision

• Ability to work and communicate effectively with others

• Some heavy lifting required

Responsibility

• Associates will be responsible for achieving and maintaining their own productivity
• Associates will also proactively report any situation or activity preventing their adherence to the standard
  • Any exceptions or adjustments made due to accommodations; special projects, or assignments must be approved by the DC Manager
• Promote and maintain high standards of attendance
• Associates will be responsible for the cleanliness of the DC and assigned specific areas to maintain
• Associates must:

  • maintain a respectful workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and violence

  • participate in all safety training courses

  • if experienced or witnessed – report any unsafe practices, injuries, incidents, near misses, or hazardous situations to a Joint Health and Safety Team member and/or management

  • maintain valid certification/license to operate PIVs

Productivity – Receivers and Pickers

• Associates must maintain 95% productivity or greater per week

• Associates who fall below 80% productivity (or after eight weeks for a new hire) may be required to fully retrain on the standard work procedures with a trainer for a minimum of 2-5 days – the DC Manager will approve all retraining

• Errors are recorded and reviewed monthly – the corporate standard is 0.025%

• Any associate above the standard will be documented and addressed through coaching and if necessary, discipline for not maintaining the minimum standard

Physical Demands Analysis (PDA)

• Standing frequently > 60 minutes

• Push/Pull frequently < 10 kg

• Walking frequently > 60 minutes

• Climbing stairs/ladders (washrooms on second level)

• Kneeling/Crouching > 60 minutes

• Reaching at shoulder height

• Lifting < 25 kg

• Twisting – WEST (Wrist, Elbow, Shoulder, Torso) > 60 minutes

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.

This position is for a current vacancy. Wage starting at $19.89 per hour.