Warehouse Forklift Operator

Job Description:

Job Req ID: 106877

Job Type: Full-time

Work Category: Onsite

Application Close Date: 03/09/2026

Sponsorship: Not Available

Compensation: $19.96 - $26.90

We are GALLO

We're a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, that's 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. We're 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 You'll Do

Join Gallo Winery as a Warehouse Forklift Operator and be part of a team that keeps our operations moving safely and efficiently. You'll 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 - you'll 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. You'll 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 we'll work with you on reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process and on the job. If you take pride in accuracy, safety, and teamwork, you'll 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 Gallo's success.

What You'll 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.

Shift: Swing, Monday - Thursday 3:00p - 1:30a

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.

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