Warehouse Operator 1

About the role

We are GALLO, a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, known for being a Glassdoor “Best Places to Work.” We produce a variety of alcohol beverages, including wine, malt, spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages, and are the official sponsors of several sports leagues.

Responsibilities

• Operate clamp trucks and forklifts to pick customer orders, load and unload trucks and rail cars, move finished goods into storage, and support a clean, organized workspace through routine floor scrubber operation.
• Ensure products are handled correctly, inventory stays accurate, and work is completed in alignment with daily priorities.
• Use warehouse management and inventory systems to scan product LPNs, perform cycle counts, complete data entry, update and close work orders, and help verify that pallet patterns, print, and packaging meet work order requirements.
• Learn standard processes, stretch wrapper operations, and technical procedures while building new skills and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus 1 year previous forklift, clamp lift or heavy machinery operations experience.
• Required to learn and successfully pass skills demonstrations tests, earning a minimum of 3 skills within 24 months from hire.
• Required to maintain skills certified through regular, ongoing use.
• Required to work overtime as needed.
• Required to work any assigned shift.
• Required to lift and move up to 60 lbs.
• Required to be physically capable of executing all essential functions of the job.
• Must be able to certify and re-certify Clamp Driver skills attained, as required.
• Must be able to operate and utilize the computerized inventory system.
• Able to accept constructive feedback and alter behavior accordingly.
• Required to comply with company GMP policies.
• May be 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.

Qualifications

• Current Forklift or Clamp Certification.
• Experience working in a high performing work team environment.
• Experience working in a lean production/six sigma, warehouse, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with a Warehouse Management System.
• Experience training other team members in your function.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Strong sense of urgency.
• Commitment to teamwork.

Benefits

Our benefits and perks include competitive compensation, 401k plans, profit sharing, pet insurance, company holidays, access to an employee wine shop, and more! Details will be provided before your first interview.