Smokehouse Operator
Bilinski's Sausage Mfg. Co. is seeking a Smokehouse Operator for our fully cooked chicken sausage manufacturing operation in Cohoes, NY
Requirements include but are not limited to:

Rolling large carts of hanging sausages (weighing ~500 lbs) into and out of smokehouses
Tracking and recording cook times and temperatures
Tracking and recording chill down time and temperatures
Rotating racks of product efficiently to keep pace with our assembly and production lines
Coordinating with the room supervisor on the schedule for the day
Cleaning and inspecting the smokehouses and smokehouse area before and after daily production
Ability to work in both hot and cold conditions
Ability to fill in other key positions (such as spice blending) as needed
Rate: $22/hour going to $23/hr after 90 days (probationary period).
Benefits: Paid time off, medical & dental insurance and Simple IRA match are available
Hours: 6am-4pm plus mandatory overtime as the daily schedule requires. Must be able to work a Saturday shift.
NOTE: We have a no facial hair policy and no jewelry policy for all production and warehouse positions

Quality Assurance Assistant Manager
Bilinski’s Sausage Mfg Co is looking for an Quality and Food Safety Systems Assistant Manager at our busy meat manufacturing plant.
This is a great position for someone who is passionate about food, extremely detail-oriented, and an excellent multi-tasker.
Required: HACCP Certification, BA/BS degree, food industry experience
Preferred by not required: Meat industry experience
The person who joins our quality department will support our quality effort and will:

Assist in implenenting and maintaining all policies and procedures for our food safety systems, including HACCP and SQF (Safe Quality Food)
Assist in maintaining preparedness for SQF and other compliance audits and inspections
Oversee and conduct pre-shipment reviews for all products, along with sensory evaluations
Conduct internal audits
Assist with preparation for all external audits (SQF, FDA, USDA, Organic program, etc)
Ensure products & ingredients meet written specifications
Ensure compliance with GMPs and sanitation programs
All other QA and compliance duties required
This position requires Saturday Shift with Wednesdays and Sundays off.
It is approximately 60% administrative and 40% on the production floor conducting audits and inspections.
Benefits include: 

Health insurance (participatory)
Dental insurance
Paid time off 
Salary Range: $75-$85k based on experience.

Production Asscociate - Full Time
Bilinski's Sausage Mfg. Co. is seeking team members who are interested in entering the food manufacturing industry. For these entry-level production positions, we are looking for candidates who can work with a team and who can complete tasks while supervised.

Requirements include but are not limited to:

The ability to stand for the work day
Repetitive hand and wrist motions
Comfortable working with iPads and Business Apps on production projects
Must work at a consistent and acceptable work pace
Must be able to work in a noisy environment (we provide ear plugs)
Must be able to work in variable temperatures (cold, wet, humid, etc.)
Must be able to lift and move a minimum of 50 lbs. without assistance
Benefits:

Benefits are available including health & dental insurance, and paid time off.
Pay is weekly, starting at $17/hr with an increase to $18/hr after successfully completing 90 day training and meeting job expectations. 
The hours are 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Must be willing to work a Saturday shift. We offer tons of overtime that varies daily! You must be able to stay until production is complete. 
NOTE: We have a no facial hair policy and no jewelry policy for all production and warehouse positions

Production Supervisor
Bilinski Sausage Manufacturing Co.
Cohoes, NY
Join our team at Bilinski Sausage, a leader in producing high-quality, all-natural sausages. We are seeking a skilled Production Supervisor to oversee our 1st Shift production operations. If you are passionate about food production, ensuring quality, and leading a team, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:

Supervise and coordinate daily production and packaging operations to meet production targets and quality standards.
Train, mentor, and motivate team members to achieve optimal performance and maintain a positive work environment.
Ensure compliance with safety, health, and sanitation regulations.
Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with procurement to ensure availability of packaging materials.
Collaborate with quality control to maintain product integrity and address any issues promptly.
Implement and enforce production procedures and policies to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
Perform regular inspections of equipment and machinery to ensure they are in optimal condition.
Fill in, as needed, on the line to assist the team.
Requirements:

Proven experience leading teams as a Production Supervisor or similar role in a food manufacturing environment.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Knowledge of production processes, quality control, and health & safety standards.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues effectively.
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
Must be able to work Saturday.
High school diploma or equivalent; additional certification (e.g., HACCP) and education  is a plus.
Position requires Saturday Shift with $100/week additional pay.
Benefits include: 

Health insurance (participatory)
Dental insurance
Paid time off 
Salary Range: $75000 - $80000 / year

Warehouse - Order Assembly & Shipping/Receiving
Bilinski's Sausage Mfg. Co. is seeking an experienced team member for our refrigerated warehouse. 
The right candidate must have the following attributes:  
* The ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack with training
* The ability to lift and move on average 25 lbs but a maximum of 50 lbs occasionally 
* The ability to communicate with employees and vendors in a professional manner
* The ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment 
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 
* Staging and palletizing customer orders
* Unloading and loading incoming and outgoing shipments 
* Verifying shipments with their corresponding paperwork (sales orders, purchase orders, etc.) for accuracy 
* Maintaining accurate shipping and receiving logs in a neat and organized fashion 
Please note: this is a temperature-controlled workspace, with temperatures generally set around 35 degrees.   

Hours are (5) days a week including Saturday from 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM with mandatory overtime as needed. 

Pay rate is $20/hr with an increase to $22/hr after completion of 90 day training.   
Plus an additional $1 shift differential!

Benefits are available: health & dental insurance and paid sick, personal & vacation time.