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Warehouse Forklift Operator

Gallo

Fort Lawn, SC

Job Description:

Job Req ID: 106346

Job Type: Full-time

Work Category: Onsite

Application Close Date: 10/05/2025

Sponsorship: Not Available

Compensation: $20.18 - $20.18

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. and are the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of America.

At GALLO South Carolina, we produce some of your favorite ready-to-drink, wine and spirits products like High Noon and New Amsterdam. We're committed to providing competitive compensation, benefits, perks, and a culture that supports your well-being.

A Taste of What You'll Do

Join our dynamic team as a Warehouse Forklift Operator, where your skills and dedication will drive our success in maintaining an efficient and safe production environment. As a valued team member, you'll be responsible for operating a clamp or forklift to handle a variety of essential tasks, including picking customer orders, loading and unloading trucks and rail cars, and organizing finished goods.

In this position, you'll be at the heart of our operations, performing computer-based tasks such as data entry and updating work orders using our Warehouse Management System. You'll work closely with a diverse team, striving to meet department goals and individual performance metrics, while actively communicating the status of work in progress. Your keen attention to detail will ensure inventory accuracy as you scan product labels, perform cycle counts, and make necessary inventory adjustments.

Your role will not only involve executing instructions and inspecting packages for compliance but also promoting a positive work environment and embracing change. We value professionalism, urgency, and teamwork, and you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve cost reduction and enhance customer service.

Safety is paramount, and you'll adhere to safe operating procedures, supporting safety programs to protect yourself, your teammates, and company property. You'll be responsible for understanding and applying content from technical training manuals, and you'll even contribute to the improvement of our training materials.

If you're passionate about continuous improvement and maintaining high standards of safety and quality, we invite you to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to our team. Your attendance and timeliness are crucial as we strive for excellence in all we do. Join us in creating a positive and inclusive workplace where your contributions are valued and rewarded.

What You'll Need

•  High school diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus 1 year 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 assigned shift.
•  Required to lift and move up to 60 lbs.
•  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 pass in-house clamp lift and forklift skills tests.
•  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: Assignment will be on one of the following: 2-2-3 Schedule - every other weekend, 5:30p - 6:00a

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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Additional Information:

Job Posted:
Tuesday, September 30th
Type of Work:
Full Time
Job Level:
Associate
Compensation:
$‌2O.18
Reference No:
106346