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Cellar Operator Location: Canandaigua, NY Career Area: Manufacturing & Supply Chain Job Type: Full-time Job ID: #106758 Apply Now Share this job copyToClipboard Text Copied to clipboard! Back to search results

Job Summary

We are GALLO, a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, thats consistently recognized as a Glassdoor "Best Places to Work." We have 130+ brands in our total alcohol beverage portfolio, including wine, malt, spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages. Were home to the #1 wine and spirits brands in the U.S. - Barefoot Wine & High Noon, and are the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of America.

A Taste of What Youll Do

Join a collaborative team at Gallo Winery based in Canandaigua, New York, where youll support cellar production on first shift (7:30am - 3:30pm) or third shift (11pm - 7:30am) and help keep our facilities running safely and smoothly. Under general supervision, youll operate up to four machine centers, perform routine production reporting and quality checks, and enter basic inventory data. Youll be expected to operate equipment efficiently to meet production goals, keep work areas clean and Food Safety compliant, and contribute to continuous improvement by sharing ideas for safer, smarter ways to work.

Youll develop practical skills in machine operation, basic troubleshooting, and training others on standard procedures while supporting sustainability efforts-conserving resources, improving energy efficiency, and recycling to help our operations meet environmental goals. Strong situational awareness, a sense of urgency for Safety, Quality, and Productivity, and good communication with teammates and leadership are key. Regular attendance, timeliness, and adherence to quality, environmental, and safety regulations are required. We value curiosity, reliability, and a mindset that theres always room to get better.

Whether youre building foundational production skills or have prior experience in manufacturing or food/beverage environments, youll find opportunities to learn and grow. Gallo is committed to an inclusive workplace-people of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available during the hiring process. If youre ready to contribute to a quality-focused, sustainable operation and help deliver great products, wed love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a team that cares about safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate; or 1 year of experience in beverage production, manufacturing, or operations.
• Forklift certification and operation as needed.
• Required to wear a respirator when necessary.
• Skilled in reading, comprehending, interpreting and executing simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Required to work at heights and in small areas.
• Required to comply with company GMP policies.
• Skilled in writing simple correspondence.
• Skilled in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing using whole numbers.
• Required to travel to company offices, sites, and/or meeting locations for onboarding, training, meetings, and events for development, department needs, and business delivery up to 5% of the time, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• This may be in addition to travel requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.
• Required to be 18 years or older.

How Youll Stand Out

• High School Diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus 2 years experience in beverage production, manufacturing, or operations.
• Experience in the sanitation of food production and/or packaging equipment.
• Experience in using a computer.
• Experience operating a forklift.

Our Benefits & Perks

We are committed to providing competitive compensation, perks, and a culture that supports your well-being. Benefits depend on your work category and may include medical and dental coverage, 401k plans, profit sharing, pet insurance, company holidays, access to an employee wine shop, and more! Additional information will be provided before your first interview.

The Fine Print

• The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.
• Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by factors such as the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
• In addition to the salary, this position may be eligible for bonuses, incentive plans, or participate in tasting room tip pools, as applicable.
• This position will be based in the location(s) specified in the job posting and requires working on-site with no telecommuting option. You will be expected to live within a commutable distance.
• It is the Companys policy for job postings to be open to internal candidates for a minimum of 5 days and to external candidates, if applicable, for a minimum of 3 days.
• Gallos policy is to afford equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and not to discriminate on the basis of race, traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law (including cancer and predisposing genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, reproductive health decision making, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Nor will Gallo discriminate based on a perception that an individual has any of the foregoing characteristics or is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics. Gallo will comply with state and local laws prohibiting discrimination for lawful out-of-work behavior, such as off-duty use of cannabis away from the workplace (subject to federal and state law exceptions), the existence of non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites in hair, blood, urine, or other bodily fluids as determined by a drug screening test (subject to federal and state law exceptions).

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Gallo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please let us know at 209.341.7000.

Gallo is enrolled in the Department of Homeland Securitys E-Verify program and will use the program to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees as required. E-Verify Notice

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