E. & J. Gallo Winery Management reviews

Management needs more direction with their employees. I was offered a position and spent most of my days trying to keep busy with little work. Not sure why they even were looking to hire

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Official response from E. & J. Gallo Winery

May 22, 2023

Thank you for your review and feedback. We wish you all the best.

Toxic work

Brand Manager (Current Employee) - Modesto, CA - August 20, 2023

If you stuck with a horrible managers it’s hard to trust them and they sure know how to work the system. HR doesn’t help at all! They say they can listen but the toxic work culture doesn’t represent their values with managers who get away with not having integrity or empathy.

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Official response from E. & J. Gallo Winery

September 6, 2023

Thank you for your review. The culture you have described does not align with our company values. I welcome the opportunity to continue the conversation. If you are open to a confidential discussion, please contact me directly.Michelle LewisGlobal VP, Human Resources

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Work here for a month to collect some quick money but leave as soon as you can. Not a forever job

Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator (Former Employee) - Hainesport, NJ - July 27, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Nothing. Nothing at all besides getting free alcohol once in awhileWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?The worse management you will every see. You will start work to wait to start work because they route from north jersey and send routes to south jersey which takes 2 to 3 hrs. You will be lucky if you start by second break. All management does is set on they phones until its a issue then act like they on top of the issue. It union but dont go thinking you have a good union rep. because they are a supervisor but still hourly but you wont ever see him on the floor because its beneath him. They pay every 2 weeks. And they changed from weekly. This place is trashWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?Toxic but laid back. But very badly managed. What is a typical day like for you at the company?Goto work, clock in and push a broom or find a corner to sit in until tha routes come down so we can start work. Which typically 2 to 3 hrs after u clock in.

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Official response from E. & J. Gallo Winery

September 6, 2023

The culture you have described does not align with our company values. We would like the opportunity to continue the conversation. If you are open to a confidential discussion, please contact us at feedback@jgallo.com. Thank you for your review, and we wish you all the best.

Lack of organization and experience of leadership.

Maintenance Technician (Current Employee) - Chester County, SC - June 23, 2023

This is a new facility located in Chester County SC. There is an extreme lack of experience in management and engineering. A large percentage of the engineers are just out of college & making decisions without any experienced oversight. The production "Team Leads" have no idea of how to treat their employees and earn respect from the employees. The maintenance techs report to the production team leads and are required to fill in for the machine operators when they are absent and during breaks. When you suggest doing something a different way you are told if you don't like the way it is currently being done then maybe you should work somewhere else. Favoritism is common among several of the line leads and if you happen to be one of their favorites then you can get by with about anything including taking product home with you.

Pros

New facility that is clean, It is climate controlled, The pay is good for that area but lower than the larger Charlotte market, Occaisionally the company will bring a free lunch

Cons

Not much room for advancement outside of production, Several of the production Team Leads treat their employees like 6 year olds

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Official response from E. & J. Gallo Winery

July 20, 2023

Thank you for your detailed review and feedback. It is important that everyone feels supported in the workplace, and I would like to continue the conversation if you are open to a confidential discussion. If so, don't hesitate to contact me directly, and we will schedule something. Open communication is essential in resolving workplace issues. Your input is vital in maintaining our positive and productive work environment. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Best Regards, Michelle LewisVP, Global Human Resources

Not a good place to work, little or no advancement or pay raise

Senior Accountant (Former Employee) - Modesto, CA - May 4, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?wine discount, good benefits, senior management caresWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?Some middle managements can be abusive and rude.What is the work environment and culture like at the company?micro management environment, clock watcherWhat is a typical day like for you at the company? 8-5, half hour lunch break, can work longer or leave earlier sometimes

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Official response from E. & J. Gallo Winery

May 22, 2023

The conduct you have described does not align with our corporate values and is concerning. We do not condone any inappropriate behavior within Gallo. If you would like to discuss your comments confidentially, please contact our third-party, confidential ethics hotline at 855-331-1488 or via ejgallo.ethicspoint.com.

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Not What It Once Was

Associate Brand Manager (Former Employee) - Modesto, CA - May 2, 2023

New CEO destroyed a culture that was built over years. Was once a great place to work, with amazing people, turned toxic and frustrating. This was compounded by the mass exodus of people leaving.

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Official response from E. & J. Gallo Winery

May 8, 2023

Thank you for your review. We will pass your feedback along to our Executive Leadership Team. We wish you all the best.

It is a good entry level position, but if you are seasoned sales rep, its best to go elsewhere.

Chain Sales Representative (Former Employee) - Commerce, CA - March 8, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Gallo gives excellent training and sets you up for success. What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Dealing with store managers and your own District Manager. What is the work environment and culture like at the company?The associates are hardworking and intelligent people. Management is not always on your side. What is a typical day like for you at the company?You visit Chain stores and typically start your day at 6am but there will be times where you will have to start much earlier. You service stores, present items the company wants moved for that month and have store order products for shelf, cold box and displays.

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Official response from E. & J. Gallo Winery

March 14, 2023

Thank you for sharing your experience. We wish you all the best in the future.

sometimes the pay isn't worth it

Level 4 Advanced Operator (Former Employee) - Modesto, CA - January 5, 2023

I worked there for 10 years, was a great employee, and was very knowledgeable in my field. I never got in trouble. I was talked about behind my back by management to other management and also peers I worked with. I was not a favorite. The first time I did get into trouble I was fired. Numerous people had gotten more chances than they should've for the same reason but I got fired after one mistake. This place loves high school drama. My advice would be.. to be careful and keep to yourself nobody is a friend there but for that reason, you may also put a target on your back. If management doesn't like you they will "work performance you out there" that was said in a break area by a manager there. Good luck!

Pros

pay

Cons

Management incompetent, Favoritism, no accountability, harassment, HR favorites

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Official response from E. & J. Gallo Winery

January 9, 2023

Thank you for your review. The conduct you have described does not align with our corporate values or who are as a company. If you would like to confidentially discuss your comments, please contact our third-party, confidential ethics hotline at 855-331-1488 or via ejgallo.ethicspoint.com.

4 stars

Seasonal pilot winery (Former Employee) - Livingston, CA - December 26, 2022

What is the best part of working at the company?Learning new skills under management that was patient with meWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?The most stressful part was probably keeping maintenance over tanksWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?The work environment and culture could be described as humbling and pushing one to further their knowledge What is a typical day like for you at the company?A typical day would be helping others while juggling other tasks

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Official response from E. & J. Gallo Winery

January 3, 2023

Thank you for your thorough review! Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Cheers!

Well-rounded and positive learning experience

Associate Designer (Current Employee) - Modesto, CA - November 30, 2022

Starting as an intern an transitioning into a full-time role, this job was the perfect first professional position. It allowed for an immense amount of growth and from day one, I was challenged with large projects outside of my comfort zone. Management will hold you to a high standard, but if you fall short you are helped, not frowned upon. My experience at Gallo taught me time management, clear communication, and to think outside the box. However, the compensation in the Creative Department, although decent, seemed like it lacked given the consistent heavy workload, the creativity required, and the difficulty of the work. The other major con is the location and inability to work fully remote as a full-time employee in the Creative Department.

Pros

Mentorship, Helpful and Kind Peers, Opportunity, Hybrid Job

Cons

Intense Workload, Compensation, Location

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Official response from E. & J. Gallo Winery

December 8, 2022

Thank you for your thoughtful review. We appreciate your feedback and will be passing this along to the HR leadership team. Cheers to you!

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Senior Software Engineer (Former Employee) - Modesto, CA - November 28, 2022

What is the best part of working at the company?Lot's of good people working there.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Lot's of bad management. Had to try to be successful following very confusing and conflicting direction from managemnt.What is the work environment and culture like at the company?I think it was good to great in other departments. In IT, it sucked.What is a typical day like for you at the company?Trying to help users of systems and fix issues despite management.

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Official response from E. & J. Gallo Winery

December 14, 2022

Thank you for your review. We will pass your feedback along to our IT Leadership Team. We wish you the best wherever your career takes you.

Ambiente laboral agradable y dinámico

Production Worker (Current Employee) - San Miguel, CA - August 29, 2022

Me gusta trabajar aquí porque te dedican tiempo para enseñar todos los procedimientos, la seguridad laboral es lo primero y la cultura laboral es muy favorable para todos.

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Official response from E. & J. Gallo Winery

September 13, 2022

Gracias por tus comentarios. ¡ Apreciamos todo lo que haces por Gallo!

Typical corporate job

Shipping (Former Employee) - Pewaukee, WI - July 1, 2022

Your just a number to them. Easily replaced. They’ll find any way to pay you bare minimum and look for any reason to replace you with someone they can pay less to replace you with.

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Official response from E. & J. Gallo Winery

July 5, 2022

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are disheartened to hear this feedback from you, and we would like to learn more about your experience if you are open to a discussion. If so, please reach out to feedback@ejgallo.com to confidentially continue the conversation. We wish you all the best in the future.

Great large family-owned company to work for with exciting work in the right positions

Marketing (Current Employee) - Modesto, CA - April 9, 2022

Company is great place to work and management is undergoing changes in project management structure to insure we lead in highly competitive market. Work is fast-paced and always heavy. Compensation is good, but may be lagging comparably. No boredom due to lack of work here. Inclusion and support is high overall. People are friendly and personable overall. Working environment for office personnel is good. Most enjoyable part of the job is working on global products that can be found in many countries. Cons involve the difficulty in adding to headcount before it is past due. Biggest negative is most positions must reside in Modesto or nearby. Company needs to catch up with other companies in adopting hybrid WFH models. Since the pandemic, we have not yet been required to be in the office 5 days a week…BUT…many positions that proved efficiently WFH in the last 2+ years need to adopt full-time Work-from-Anywhere policies to attract and retain high talented employees.

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Official response from E. & J. Gallo Winery

April 18, 2022

Thank you for sharing your experience. We value your feedback and will be passing it along to the rest of the Leadership Team. Cheers!

Great Company; Lots of Change

Project Engineer (Current Employee) - Modesto, CA - April 6, 2022

The company is a well known and established entity. There is no concern of job risk or loss due to the industry. They have a strong culture of promoting from within and giving opportunities to those who try. They are open to individuals moving to other departments to grow professionally. There is a fair amount of turn over in middle management (not uncommon in the world) and as such there was less than ideal continuity in management and career focus. On the flip side there is normally a rotation of positions open so advancement is more just a matter of time. The integration and breadth of the company also means that there are opportunities in almost every facet of a beverage production company from field management of the grapes through the end marketing, distribution, and sale of the product. The vast majority of the people I have worked with are kind, passionate, and respectable people who want to work through issues at hand and hold the organizational goals higher than their individual advancement.

Pros

Pay, benefits, opportunity

Cons

resistant to modern remote work options

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Official response from E. & J. Gallo Winery

April 11, 2022

Thank you for sharing your experience! We appreciate all you do!

Good Company

Seasonal Employee (Former Employee) - Fresno, CA - March 13, 2022

The job has its ups and downs. There are three shifts and management seemed good. If you like hard labor jobs, then this is a place that can give you plenty of work.

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Official response from E. & J. Gallo Winery

March 28, 2022

Thank you for taking the time to write a review and share your experience. Cheers!

Supportive work environment, with challenges that are achievable.

Full Time Employee (Current Employee) - Modesto, CA - February 14, 2022

I am very satisfied at Gallo. The work is challenging, and interesting. There is a good amount of autonomy and you are encouraged to think outside the box. The sense of being stretched thin is there, but it is the job and I understand the expectations of my employment. I’m happy to do the work, and feel the compensation is fair for the location. Definitely the best employer in the area. With the current economic struggles, it is great to be somewhere that is thriving.

Pros

Management, work life balance, compensation, EV charging stations, on campus park/walking trails, wine shop and discounts, employee picnic(if it comes back)

Cons

Health care costs climbing and outpacing salary increases, Need more good full time employees to meet the growth rate of the company

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Official response from E. & J. Gallo Winery

February 22, 2022

Thank you for your thoughtful review. We will pass your feedback along to leadership. Keep up the great work!

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Fermentation Technician (Former Employee) - Livingston, CA - January 3, 2022

Working here was fun, management was helpful and though I had to start on evenings I was allowed to switch to days which made life a lot better. If you work with them they’ll work with you.

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Official response from E. & J. Gallo Winery

January 24, 2022

Thank you for sharing your experience. Wishing you the best of luck in the future!

Drama always with most coworkers

Office Administrator (Former Employee) - Commerce, CA - October 1, 2021

Managers feed the drama instead of helping benefits and pay where great but not the people yes u got free bottles to pretend they cared and make think ur ok

Pros

Free food and wine sometimes

Cons

No managers they are worse then employess

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Official response from E. & J. Gallo Winery

October 8, 2021

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We would like to better understand your comments regarding our management team and would welcome an open discussion. Please contact us at feedback@ejgallo.com if you would like to continue the conversation. We hope to hear from you soon.

Fun

Wine Tech (Current Employee) - Canandaigua, NY - September 27, 2021

Fun place to work and challenges you to learn new. Some downtime in the grave shift but overall not a bad job at all. Management varies but my current manager is great

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Work life balance

Portfolio Manager (Current Employee) - California - September 15, 2021

Work life balance is a plus but choose where you go wisely. Newer divisions are not treated like the rest of Gallo. Pay is good. Management is hit or miss but for the most part, it’s been great.

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