Warehouse Forklift Operator

E. & J. Gallo Winery

Canandaigua, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$19.96–$26.90 Per Hour
SKILLS
Beverages, Business Administration, Candidate Sourcing, Communication Skills, Corporate Policies, Cost Control, Diversity, Finance, Forklift, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Heavy Lifting, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Human Resources, Information Technology & Information Systems, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Management, Legal, Loading/Unloading, Machining Operations, Manufacturing, Marketing, Multitasking, Onboarding, Order Picking/Packing, Pallet Jack, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Product Packaging, Safety Process, Sales, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Operations, Team Player, Technical Operations, Testing, Training/Teaching, Travel Industry, Warehousing, Willing to Travel, Winemaking, Work From Home
LOCATION
Canandaigua, NY
POSTED
3 days ago

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Warehouse Forklift Operator

Job Req ID: 107344

Job Type: Full-time

Work Category: Onsite

Application Close Date: 06/30/2026

Sponsorship: Not Available

Compensation: $19.96 - $26.90

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We are GALLO

Were 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.

View our Corporate Values and Mission Statement here.

A Taste of What Youll Do

Join Gallo Winery as a Warehouse Forklift Operator and be part of a team that keeps our operations moving safely and efficiently. Youll operate a clamp or forklift to pick customer orders, load and unload trailers, move finished goods and packaging materials, and support day-to-day housekeeping and stretch-wrapping tasks. Accuracy matters here - youll scan LPNs, use our inventory system for cycle counts, inspect pallet patterns and case prints, and help maintain inventory integrity.

We value safety, continuous learning, and teamwork. Youll follow established safety procedures, participate in certification and re-certification for clamp and forklift operation, and apply technical training to your role. We encourage problem solving, clear communication across Ops and Supply Chain, and sharing ideas for process improvements that reduce costs and improve service. A sense of urgency, reliability, and the ability to multi-task are essential.

Gallo is committed to an inclusive workplace where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities are welcomed. We provide training and support to help you develop skills, and well work with you on reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process and on the job. If you take pride in accuracy, safety, and teamwork, youll thrive here.

Ready to join a positive, professional team that embraces change? Apply today and help move our business forward - we look forward to learning how your experience and strengths will contribute to Gallos success.

What Youll Need

  • High school diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate, plus previous forklift, clamp lift or heavy machinery operations experience.
  • Required to comply with company GMP policies.
  • Required to work overtime as needed.
  • Required to work any shift as needed.
  • Required to be at least 18 years of age.
  • Required to lift and move up to 60 lbs.
  • Required to pass in-house clamp and forklift skills tests to become a Certified Forklift and Clamp Driver
  • Must be able to re-certify Clamp Driver skills attained as required.
  • Required to be physically capable of executing all essential functions of the job.
  • Must be able to operate and utilize the computerized inventory system.
  • Accepts constructive feedback and alters behavior accordingly.
  • 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. This may be in addition to other age requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.

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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.

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