Operations Technician

Overview We’re a family‑owned company with a 90+ year legacy, 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. Gallo’s portfolio includes the #1 wine and spirits brands in the U.S. and we are official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of America. At Gallo South Carolina, we produce favorites such as High Noon and New Amsterdam. We are committed to competitive compensation, benefits, perks, and a culture that supports your well‑being. A Taste of What You’ll Do We’re hiring a Packaging Operator to support daily production in a fast‑paced, safety‑focused manufacturing environment. In this role, you’ll help run packaging equipment, load the correct materials into machinery, complete machine setup and changeovers, perform inspections, support sanitation, and assist with preventative maintenance. You’ll learn to operate assigned production line equipment safely and efficiently while helping the team meet production, quality, and cost goals. This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in staying organized, following procedures, and working with urgency and care. You’ll complete routine production reporting, perform in‑process and final quality checks, maintain a clean and food‑safe work area, and communicate clearly with teammates, leaders, and partner departments. You’ll also learn to use HMI control technology, support continuous improvement efforts, and contribute to operational documents such as standard work, checklists, and job aids that help the team perform at its best. After training, you may also support broader production and cellar‑related operations, including tank sanitation, sampling, blending, truck station work for shipping and receiving, and equipment cleaning. Success in this role requires strong situational awareness to safety, quality, and productivity, dependable attendance, and a positive team mindset. Gallo welcomes candidates from all backgrounds who are eager to learn, grow their skills, and contribute to a workplace where inclusion, respect, and environmental responsibility matter. If you’re motivated to build hands‑on experience and be part of a team committed to safe, high‑quality operations, we encourage you to apply. What You’ll Need High school diploma or state‑issued equivalency certificate, plus at least 1 year of beverage production or manufacturing experience. Required to learn and successfully pass skills demonstration tests, earning a minimum of 3 skills within 24 months of hire. Must maintain skills certification through regular, ongoing use. Physically capable of executing all job tasks within the facility; able to lift, roll, and carry up to 60 pounds. Must work overtime as needed, assigned shift, and wear a respirator when necessary. Skilled in reading, comprehending, interpreting, and executing simple instructions; short correspondence and memos. Must work at heights and in confined spaces. Must comply with company GMP policies. Skilled in writing simple correspondence and basic mathematics. Basic knowledge of data entry into production/quality systems. Will travel to company offices, sites, or meeting locations up to 5% of the time for onboarding, training, and events, with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be 18 years or older. How You’ll Stand Out High school diploma or state‑issued equivalency certificate plus 2 years of beverage production or manufacturing experience. Experience showing versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities. Experience operating a forklift. Experience with warehouse or production management systems. Experience using a computer. Experience working in a high‑performance work team environment. Experience understanding and following written and verbal instructions. Skilled in basic mathematical operations. Experience training other team members in your function. Benefits 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, 401(k) 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 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 participation 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 Company’s 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Gallo’s policy is to afford equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, transgender status, 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. Gallo is enrolled in the Department of Homeland Security’s E‑Verify program and will use the program to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr