Cellar Technician

Job Req ID:106758

Job Type:Full-time

Work Category:Onsite

Application Close Date: 01/19/2026

Sponsorship:Not Available

Compensation: $18.56- $25.1

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A Taste of What You'll Do

Join a collaborative team at Gallo Winery based in Canandaigua New York where you'll support cellar production and help keep our facilities running safely and smoothly. Under general supervision, you'll operate up to four machine centers, perform routine production reporting and quality checks, and enter basic inventory data. You'll 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.

You'll 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 there's always room to get better. Whether you're building foundational production skills or have prior experience in manufacturing or food/beverage environments, you'll 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 you're ready to contribute to a quality-focused, sustainable operation and help deliver great products, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a team that cares about safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Need

• 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. This may be in addition to other age requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.

How You'll 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.

To view the full job description, please click here.

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 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.

Gallo's 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.

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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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