General Winery Worker, Part-Time (Swing & Grave)

GALLO; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401k plans

Job summary

GALLO, based in Modesto, California, is seeking a Part-Time General Winery Worker to support production tasks in the winery. You will assist with loading bottles, inspecting quality, and keeping a clean, safe workspace while helping production lines run efficiently.

The role emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and adherence to GMP and safety protocols in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Prior winery or manufacturing exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency is required.
• Must be 18 years or older and able to complete the required assessment.
• Experience working in a team environment is preferred.
• Willingness to work any shift and any day.

Responsibilities

• Load bottles and inspect product quality as part of daily tasks.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Assist with packing and ensure production lines run smoothly.
• Support teammates and adapt to changing needs on the floor.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Safety awareness

Manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate

Job description

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General Winery Worker, Part-Time (Swing & Grave)

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.

View our Corporate Values and Mission Statement here.

A Taste of What You’ll Do

As a Part-Time General Winery Worker based in Modesto, you’ll play an essential role in bringing Gallo products to life within our winery operations. Working under immediate supervision, you will contribute directly to production activities that ensure quality, safety, and efficiency across the Warehouse. This is a hands-on opportunity to be part of a collaborative team while gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

In this role, you’ll support a variety of production tasks ranging from loading bottles and inspecting product quality to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area. Whether you're ensuring defective items are removed, assisting with packing, or keeping production lines running smoothly, your attention to detail and teamwork will help deliver high-quality results.

You’ll also be part of a culture that prioritizes safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. Every day brings something new, and your flexibility to support teammates where needed will make a meaningful impact. If you’re looking for a dynamic role where your contributions matter and you can build foundational skills in winery operations, this is the opportunity for you!

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate.
• Required to be 18 years of age.
• Required to successfully complete assessment.
• Required to work any shift and any day.
• Required to lift and carry 28 pounds constantly.
• Stand up lifting of 50 pounds required.
• Required to lift and carry 60 pounds occasionally.
• Required to comply with company GMP Policies.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• 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

• Two years of work experience; or previous Grad to Gallo or Gallo seasonal experience.
• Gallo Gateway to Industry Intern Program.
• Two years of experience working in a manufacturing environment; or previous Grad to Gallo or Gallo seasonal experience.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.

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.

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.

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.