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We believe Gateway Packaging must play an important role in enhancing the quality of life for our team members. We’re committed to doing that through:

• Opportunities for on-going training and skills development – offered on the job mentoring and through easy access to “Gateway University” training classes
• A focus on safe work practices – realized through our mandatory monthly safety training sessions
• Individual development plans and opportunities for advancement
• Employee Incentive Program
  • Employees are given the opportunity to earn quarterly bonuses based on performance in the following areas:
    • Work Attendance
    • Safety
    • Returns/Allowances
    • Waste
    • Gateway University participation

Similarly, our communities require our support in order to remain safe, thriving places to live and to raise families. We support a wide range of community initiatives.

 United Way Contributions

• Gateway Packaging contributes to the United Way every year through an annual campaign drive.
• The Kansas City plant increased their giving by 495%, over last year’s donations.  The plant was recognized by the Greater Kansas City United Way for their exceptional campaign.
• The Granite City plant received an award for being “The Most Outstanding Campaign” for the 2010 Tri-Cities Area Division Campaign. Giving increased by 113% over last year’s contributions.

 Gateway Gives initiatives for 4^th quarter, 2010

• Thanksgiving collection of 140 lbs of food, magazines, toiletries and homemade cookies sent to Unit #31539, United States National Guard, stationed in the Gaza Strip, Egypt.
• Thanksgiving food drive for unemployed workers.
• Chamber of Commerce Southwestern Madison County Annual Children’s Christmas Party – we collected 197 toothbrushes and 151 tubes of toothpaste to be included in gift bags for each child at the party.
• Food Drive – three employees who have been out on extended sick leave each received a food basket for Christmas.