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E&J Gallo Technical Brewer in Modesto, California
Technical Brewer
Location: Modesto, CA, US, 95354
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Date: Aug 15, 2024
Company: E. & J. Gallo
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Job Type: Full Time
Work Category: Onsite
Compensation: $89,100 - $133,700 / year
Sponsorship: Not Available
Application Close Date: September 15, 2024
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. - Barefoot Wine & High Noon and are the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA TOUR.
View our Corporate Values and Mission Statement here (https://est1933.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/DocumentHandler/JobDescriptions/EQxlYQ9DfxpFrjB89jcoPxkB8DYzSqN3igko4xK6az9AWQ?e=3704tK) .
A Taste of What You'll Do
Join our passionate team as a Technical Brewer, where creativity meets craftsmanship in the quest to brew outstanding beers. As a vital member of our team, you'll play a key role in overseeing and coordinating our brewing operations to meet and exceed internal and external manufacturing and quality specifications. Your mission will be to craft products of the highest quality, providing leadership and coordination to enhance our organization’s core operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our manufacturing plants, co-manufacturers, and suppliers align with our rigorous expectations and specifications, making it a cornerstone for our commitment to excellence.
Your expertise in the beer brewing process will be essential, from understanding the scientific principles behind brewing operations to performing intricate brewing calculations. You'll act as the lead liaison with our co-manufacturers, troubleshooting production issues, and fostering robust business relationships to guarantee quality and consistency. Your palate will guide our team, evaluating beer quality and driving recommendations to enhance our products.
We value the importance of staying abreast of the latest trends and technological advancements in brewing, continuously seeking ways to innovate. Your drive for continuous improvement will lead cross-functional projects aimed at refining our production processes and procedures, ensuring our products not only meet but exceed our quality standards.
This position requires a deep understanding of the TTB requirements for alcoholic beverages, a solid grasp of the brewing process from a quality assurance standpoint, and a commitment to maintaining the highest levels of beer quality.
We are looking for someone who embodies intrapreneurship and ownership, thinking boldly, taking appropriate risks, and holding themselves and others accountable for the highest standards of excellence.
If you are passionate about brewing, committed to quality, and ready to lead our brewing operations to new heights, we would love to hear from you. Join us in our journey to craft beers that are celebrated for their quality and creativity.
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What You'll Need
Bachelor’s degree in Brewing/Fermentation, Engineering or Food Science, 6+ years of experience in high-speed, multi-sku beverage manufacturing and brewing facility leading and managing quality in manufacturing or Bachelor’s Degree with a brewing certificate and 8+ years of experience in high-speed, multi-sku beverage manufacturing and brewing facility leading and managing quality in manufacturing
Understanding of brewing raw materials, brew house operations, HTST, centrifuges, fermenting of ales and lagers, yeast metabolism/performance, filtration/finishing, overall sterile practices, brewery-wide sanitation, brewery layout and equipment design
Candidate is required to have a valid driver’s license, a safe driving record and reliable vehicle (if applicable) at the time of hire. This position will undergo a motor vehicle check (MVR) to confirm a history of safe and responsible driving. If needed, candidate must obtain the appropriate state driver’s license based on the position’s location within 30 days of hire.
Required to be 21 years of age or older due to alcohol tasting.
2+ years’ supervisory or management experience
2+ years Quality Assurance related experience including quality of liquid from end to end.
Must be On-Call to support production.
Onsite presence at multiple locations, requiring up to 40% travel
Ability to prioritize multiple complex projects and manage time effectively.
Required to lift and move equipment weighing up to 35 pounds.
Skilled in reading, analyzing and interpreting the most complex documents.
Skilled in responding effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Computer skill requirements include: intermediate MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
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.
Our Benefits & Perks
We are committed to providing competitive compensation, perks, and a work-life balance supporting 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
Gallo 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.
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.
Recruiter: Michelle ODell
Requisition ID: 104775
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Gallo’s policy is to afford equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees and not to 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), 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 prohibit 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 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.
Gallo is enrolled in the Department of Homeland Security's E-Verifying program and will use the program to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees as required.
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