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Summary

The Racker and Blender will perform a variety of Production processing assignments, the majority of which involves wine processing. In addition to the Racker and Blender responsibilities, the Racker and Blender will perform General Winery Worker duties. The Racker and Blender position is one of the prerequisites to enable employees to bid into the Level 3 position in the Production Department.
Compensation

• $26.76

• Comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, Vision & 401K

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates aptitude to learn and qualify for forklift certification.

• Follows GMP, safety and quality guidelines.

• Completes, submits, and communicates status of work orders assigned for compliance with regulatory bodies in real time (both manually and electronically).

• Navigates and performs data entry in Wine Manager System (WMS).

• Clearly communicates status of assigned jobs with team members to include level 5 technical operator, team leader and peers as necessary.

• Performs all jobs per cellar department standard operating procedures and work instructions: in the event of an error, volunteers facts as related to the error immediately to Team Leader.

• Performs scheduled treatment and material additions.

• Maintains satisfactory attendance, to include timeliness.

• Responsible for understanding and complying with applicable quality, environmental and safety regulatory consideration.

• This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Supervatory Responsabilities

N/A

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Gallo does not sponsor for employment based visas for this position now or in the future.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

• Skilled in mechanical aptitude/dexterity.

• Skilled in written and oral communication.

• Skilled in problem solving and decision making.

• Required to work 7 day work week and weeks of eight to twelve (8-12) hour days when necessary, and required to work any shift.

• Required to climb stairs on an occasional basis

• Required to work in outdoor ambient conditions.

• Required to work overtime to include weekends as business needs require.

• Required to lift and carrying up to 75 pounds with torso rotation and neck movement; required to stand up lifting 50 pounds.

• Required to be at least 21 years of age.

• Required to use a respirator with proper fit as outlined by OSHA requirements.

• Minimum WorkKeys test scores:

  • Applied Math -3

  • Graphic Literacy -4

  • Work Place Documents– 3

Preferred Qualifications

• Cellar experience.

• Experience with human machine interface (HMI).

• Basic computer aptitude.

• Demonstrated sense of urgency.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to:

• Maneuver pumps and other Cellar equipment over hoses, as well carry 2” and 3” x 25’ hoses distances up to several hundred feet

• Gripping strength and continual turning and twisting of the hand, wrist and forearm. Fine finger dexterity will be necessary frequently during most days

• Lifts small clips, valves and smaller hand tools, ingredients (bags) and some of the smaller hoses.

• Lifts hoses ranging from 10-25 feet long by three or four inches in diameter; containers of chemicals; and approximately 50 pounds of torque pressure (or more) when lifting the back handle of a portable pump to push it over a hose.

• Lifts objects in this weight category during the shift. This could include a variety of ingredients containers, as well as maneuvering a portable transfer pump, which would require a push or pull/lift occasionally during the day.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to the following:

• Exposure to dust, fumes, smoke, gases, or other irritating substances.

• Exposure to solvents or chemicals.

• The primary working surface is concrete and asphalt.

• Work activities are performed primarily outdoors 75 to 95 percent of the time.

• The work is performed outdoors in ambient weather conditions, which fluctuate in temperature extremes from + 32oF to + 105oF.

• Walking on wet, slippery, ice or uneven walking surfaces and over obstacles.

• Climbing inside the tanks through a small doorway many times a day, every day.

• Climbing stairways, catwalks, ramps and both portable and stationary ladders.

• Most equipment used is 480 volts.

Gallo does not sponsor for employment based visas for this position or in the future.

Job ID:99512

Recruiter: Gustavo Moran Sanchez

Gallo is an Equal Employment opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, traits historically 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 in California), genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Gallo is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.

If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at 209.341.7000.

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