Smokehouse Operator Job Description

**Job Summary:**

Bilinski's Sausage Mfg. Co. is seeking a skilled Smokehouse Operator to join our team in Cohoes, NY. As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and safe operation of our smokehouses.

**Responsibilities:**

* Roll large carts of hanging sausages into and out of smokehouses, maintaining a safe and organized workspace
* Track and record cook times and temperatures, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards
* Monitor and record chill down time and temperatures, maintaining a consistent product quality
* Rotate racks of product efficiently to meet production line demands
* Collaborate with room supervisors to coordinate daily schedules and tasks
* Clean and inspect smokehouses and surrounding areas before and after production
* Work in various temperatures and conditions, including hot and cold environments
* Fill in for other key positions as needed, such as spice blending

**Compensation and Benefits:**

* Competitive hourly rate: $22/hour (increasing to $23/hour after 90 days)
* Additional $1 shift differential for Saturday work
* Comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical and dental insurance, and Simple IRA match

**Work Schedule:**

* 6am-4pm, with mandatory overtime as required by the daily schedule
* Must be available to work a Saturday shift

**Company Culture:**

Bilinski's Sausage Mfg. Co. values a safe and respectful work environment. We maintain a no facial hair policy and no jewelry policy for all production and warehouse positions.