Gates Orientation Form - 1st Employment

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Gates Corporation is the world’s leading manufacturer of power transmission belts and a premier global manufacturer of fluid power products.

The following conditions are absolute and non-negotiable. Please initial after each statement to indicate your compliance. Any employee in violation of these practices is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

1. Arrival: Park anywhere in the parking lot except in the first row (near building). When entering the building you must sign the sign-in sheet at the front desk. This is to ensure that, in case of a fire, the safety and rescue team knows you are in the building.

2. Safety: Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Gates will provide you a safe workspace, but it is your responsibility to keep safe work principles in mind at all times while on the job. You must be safe over everything else. You will watch Gates’ Health, Safety & Environmental Presentation and receive your training schedule/expectations and sign off sheet.

a. Safety is the most important objective with Gates. Attention to personal and team safety is an absolute requirement

b. Employees will be trained in the safe and proper techniques for completing tasks. Any safety concern due to a deviation from any trained process may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination

c. Safety glasses, steel toed shoes, and ear plugs must be worn at all times within the production facility. Any employee found in violation of this policy will be disciplined up to and including termination.

d. Employees are required to watch a safety video and read all provided safety materials

e. Horseplay of any type will NOT be tolerated.

f. A Training Checklist will be provided by Gates on the first day. It is your responsibility to make sure that it is accessible to you on the production floor at all times. Do not rush through the training checklist and do not sign/initial any task that you are uncomfortable representing. Do NOT, by any means, perform any actions that you have not been trained to perform.

g. Machine guards and safety gates are to be kept in place at all times while production is taking place. Do NOT reach past any gates or guards.

h. Forklifts should only be operated by those whom have been licensed and certified. In the event your job duty requires operating a forklift, Gates will properly train and certify you on its use. Pedestrians should always be alert for lift traffic. Watch and listen at all times. DO NOT walk under a lift. Maintain a safe distance from any raised lift. Before crossing the path of a lift, make sure the driver sees and acknowledges you before you proceed.

One of the leading causes of back injury in the workplace is an improper lifting technique. Use proper lifting techniques to help you avoid these very painful injuries.
1. Size up the load before trying to lift it.
2. Bend your knees. Allow your legs, not your back, to do the work.

Carry the load close to your body.

Do not twist or turn your body once you have made the lift.
Make sure you can carry the load where you need to go before attempting to move it. Make sure your path is free of obstacles and there are no hazards such as spills in your path.
Set the load down properly. Lower your body slowly, letting your legs do most of the work.

Always push, not pull an object. Pushing puts less strain on the back.

j. Bringing or allowing any non-employee inside the office, production plant, warehouse and or break room is prohibited. All facility access and visitors must be approved by corporate.

3. Attendance: Gates has a 98.5% attendance standard. Any deviation of this standard can result in termination and any absences, regardless of the reason will count against that rate. Absence or tardiness during the first 30 days may result in termination. Attendance is the single most reason people get let go at Gates. There’s NOT anyone that can cover your shift, therefore if you miss work you’re letting your team down. If you cannot report to work as scheduled or you are running late, you must contact Gates’ Facilitator AND 1st Employment. Regular weekend work is required. Gate’s weather policy is simple: Gates is Open 24/7 and they expect you to be there. However, should be impossible to get to work, 1st Employment and your Facilitator should be contacted as early as possible.

4. Quality of Workmanship: Importance of making a good product. You, as an employee need to take pride in the product you make. For example, if someone’s car belt breaks and they go to AutoZone and they don’t have it in stock because someone missed worked and production was incomplete, that customer will not wait for you to produce the belt, they will simply get another brand. You produce the best belt in the market and the customer deserves the best.

5. Evaluations: Evaluations are every 30, 60, 90 days based on attendance, housekeeping, productivity, attitude and safety.

6. Teamwork: You must follow the GEM Constitution

GEM Constitution
Our mission at Gates is to satisfy our customer's expectations by manufacturing and marketing engineered products for original equipment and replacement markets. One means of accomplishing our mission is through the principles of the GEM philosophy, which creates a sense of pride, involvement, and commitment for all by increasing challenges and opportunities, and by encouraging everyone to be involved in the communities where we operate. Team and individual ownership of the GEM principles is critical to our success. The principles of the GEM philosophy are:

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Achieve a high level of safety, customer satisfaction,
quality, housekeeping, attendance, and productivity.

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Maintain union-free facilities where Gates employees
represent their own views and opinions.

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All employees treat everyone fairly, consistently, with dignity and respect.

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All employees achieve high levels of performance through
self-managed behavior and mutual trust.

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Maintain an open and involved approach to communication.

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Principles of the GEM interviewing, hiring, promotion, and transfer
process are followed by all employees.

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All employees participate in facility-wide, departmental, and team meetings
which keep everyone informed of facility goals, progress and plans, and provide
a forum for all to discuss and respond to issues.

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Participate in regular opinion surveys.

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Seek training, counseling, performance planning and feedback
necessary for successful performance and to enhance improvement.

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Participation by everyone in team activities of problem solving,
operations improvement, and ownership of facility results.

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Recognize the performance and accomplishments of all employees
which support the values and goals of our facilities.

Harassment/Violence free workplace. The Ethics hotline is posted in the plant

7. Deductions: You must sign a Payroll Deduction Form for any Shoe Voucher and any lost or forgotten safety glasses and/or hearing protection.

8. Timesheets: The sign-in sheet you sign at the front desk will be used as a backup confirmation on timesheets. Your Gates trainer will show you how to clock in and out each day. It is your responsibility to make sure that are clocked in and out properly each day. Also, you must insure with your trainer your first day on the floor that your orientation hours are added to they system to be paid for those hours

9. Checks: Pay period is Sunday through Saturday and Payday is Friday. 1st Employment’s holiday schedule is not the same as Gates fulltime employee’s schedule. Please refer to the Benefits Addendum you received with your Employee Handbook online

10. Fire exits: Supervisors will make you aware of fire exits. Please make a note of where these are located. Never block aisles around fire extinguisher and fire exits.

11. Breaks/Lunch: Breaks are according to each cell to decide. Some take it all at one time other break it down into two breaks of shorter durations. Everyone is expected to remain in their work areas until the beginning of their break or lunch time, and should return promptly at the end of it. Employees are NOT allowed to leave the facility during their shift, including their break time. The break room area is equipped with vending machines, refrigerator, microwave, etc. Food may be purchased in the break room. You may bring lunch/dinner, or you may order in. Keep the area clean and pick after yourself.

12. Housekeeping: Properly dispose of all trash and debris. Should you see anything on the floor, please pick it up to reduce trip hazards. Keep all aisles, walkways and exits clear of obstacles. Outside and in the break area, please dispose of all trash in the proper receptacles

13. Tobacco Free: Gates Corporation USA facilities and properties are 100% tobacco free. No form of tobacco product or facsimile usage will be tolerated within the facility or anywhere on the property including the parking lot. A first offense will result in immediate termination.

14. Dress code: Employee must show up to work wearing job appropriate clothing. Any violation of this, including not wearing steel-toed shoes or wearing items that may be deemed inappropriate, could result in being sent home or dismissal. Tank top, mid-ribs shirts and spaghetti straps shirts are not allowed as well as any violent, sexual or drug/alcohol related printed design

15. Colognes/Perfumes: Many have perfume allergies, so please be respectful of this. Keep fragrances muted. Good hygiene is a most, but do not wear strong perfumes/colognes

16. Language: Only use work appropriate language. Obscenities or offensive language will not be tolerated

17. Attitude: Employee must exhibit a professional appearance and demeanor at all times. Also must have a positive work attitude and show motivation

18. Lockers: Lockers are available upon request to supervisor

19. Weapons: Weapons of any kind are prohibited on company property.

20. Cell phones: Cell phones must be turned off during work hours. Sending/receiving text messages or making/receiving calls during work hours is prohibited. You are only allowed to use your cellphone in your break/lunch time and only in the break room or outside the building. Inappropriate use of your cellphone could result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

21. Drug & Alcohol Policy: 1st Employment is committed to providing a safe and productive drug-free workplace. A failed drug screen may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Any employee who refuses to submit to a federally-mandated drug test will be deemed to have failed the test and will be subject to disciplinary actions up to and including termination of employment. It is also the policy of 1st Employment to strictly prohibit employees and others working on company premises from reporting to work or working under the influence of unauthorized or illegal drugs and/or alcoholic beverages. Any employee found to use, sell, possess, or distribute any illegal or unauthorized drugs (including excessive quantities of prescription or over the counter drugs) while on 1st Employment or 1st Employment customer property, performing 1st Employment-related duties, or operating 1st Employment or 1st Employment customer equipment will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination of employment. 1st Employment strictly prohibits employees from possessing, using, and/or being under the influence of medical marijuana at work. Employees violating this policy will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination of employment.

22. Update 1st Employment: It’s important you keep 1st Employment informed at all times on any changes in your assignment (e.g. shift and/or cell). This information is important as the On-Site Manager will visit you once a month. If you don’t see the On-Site Manager, please ask for her/him. Also, please let 1st Employment know if your contact number changes as a 1st Employment Representative may call you to let you know if a line is down so that you are not making an unnecessary trip to work. Remember, 1st Employment’s office number is (479) 238-8989 and the Emergency Line is (479) 228-1525.

23. It is very important that 1st Employment be advised immediately of all information about a work related injury. 1st Employment’s policy requires that you notify both your On-Site Supervisor and your 1st Employment Representative of your injury. If circumstances don’t allow an immediate notification, you must report the incident to 1st Employment as soon as practicable. 1st Employment has a 24-hour a day, seven-day a week mobile app, emergency cell phone 479-238-8989 and email service, workcomp@1stemployment.net, to take your report. It’s your responsibility as our employee to report your injury to 1st Employment prior to receiving any medical treatment otherwise WC will not cover. The customer is NOT responsible for reporting your incident/accident nor authorized to approve treatment. Any person who knowingly presents a false or fraudulent claim for the payment of a loss is guilty of a Class D felony, and may be subject to maximum imprisonment in the state prison for up to six (6) years, or by a fine of up to $10,000, or by both. In such cases, the Insurance Commissioner will refer the matter to the local prosecuting attorney.

24. It’s required to setup upon hire either direct deposit or Global cash card for payment or your check will be mailed to your address you provided to 1st Employment Staffing on each Friday, you will not be allowed to pick up check at office.

25. It is required to provide proof of high school graduation Diploma, transcript or GED upon hire for you to be able to work for Gates Rubber Co. or sign a consent form so that 1st Employment Staffing

26. EE will purchase from Gates Rubber Co., a safety vest $5.00 which is mandatory worn during all training periods. Replacement ID’s and vests are $5.00 each

27. Gates Corporation (“Gates”) is the worlds leading Manufacturer of power Transmission belts and a premier global manufacturer of fluid power products. As an engineering leader, Gates facilities contain highly specialized manufacturing processes, sophisticated industrial equipment, and confidential business information. Therefore, we ask that any individual entering a Gates facility sign the below agreements prior to gaining access to the premises.

28. Job Changes: In order to ensure your safety, it is very important that 1st Employment be advised immediately of any changes to your job title, department and/or primary job duties and tasks. In addition, you should never perform a job that you have not been properly trained and authorized to perform

29. Soreness versus Sprains/Strains: It is very common to experience muscle soreness and/or stiffness when muscles are exposed to new or repetitive movements. The presence of muscle soreness and/or stiffness does not mean you have injured yourself, it is simply a side effect of physical activity your body isn’t used to. With muscle soreness, you typically won't feel it until the following day or even 1-2 days later. With a strained muscle, the pain is usually immediate, sharp/intense, and localized to where the injury occurred. Stretching before and after your shift, staying hydrated and using heat or ice on sore muscles following your shift can help. If you are in considerable pain, please report this to 1st Employment immediately.

This job has been classified by our client as Safety Sensitive according to state law guidelines and drug testing and fit-for-duty evaluation may be required as a condition of employment.

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Gates Corporation (“Gates”) is the worlds leading Manufacturer of power Transmission belts and a premier global manufacturer of fluid power products. As an engineering leader, Gates facilities contain highly specialized manufacturing processes, sophisticated industrial equipment, and confidential business information. Therefore, we ask that any individual entering a Gates facility sign the below agreements prior to gaining access to the premises.

Non-Disclosure Agreement

In contemplation of the potential disclosure of confidential information to me while on Gates premises, I hereby acknowledge and agree as follows;

I agree to keep confidential and not disclose any information acquired by me as a result of my visit to the Gates facility that was not previously known to that was not previously known to me from other sources or which is not available to general public.
I will not discuss, use, reproduce, or dispose of any knowledge, data, or information that I acquired as a result of my visit to the Gates facility without the written permission of Gates. This prohibition includes sharing the information with my company or colleagues unless I am granted express authorization from Gates to do so.
This agreement shall continue in force and effect until the confidential information has become generally known or until I have written permission from Gates releasing me of my obligations. Further, I understand that that confidential information is of great commercial value to Gates and that Gates will resort to any of its legal remedies to protect the confidential information, up to and including injunctive relief.

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to be bound by the above terms.

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