Rochelle Foods - Maintenance Mechanic 2nd/3rd Shift 2026 at Hormel Foods Family of Companies

Rochelle, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

36.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Industrial maintenance, Troubleshooting, Equipment repair, Preventive maintenance, Problem solving, Decision-making, Teamwork, Interpersonal skills, Organizational skills, Analytical skills, Written communication, Verbal communication, Food safety compliance

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Maintenance Mechanics 2nd and 3rd Shifts Starting Hourly Range : $33.00 - $36.00* + shift differential ( $0.75 shift differential for 2nd shift & $1.00 shift differential for 3rd shift). *Based on qualifications and/or experience. Applicants must NOT now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. MUST be 18 years of age or older. Rochelle Foods LLC has openings for Industrial Maintenance Mechanics. Successful candidates will work in our food processing production facility located in Rochelle, IL and enjoy competitive wages along with a competitive benefits package. Vacancies are typically on 2nd or 3rd shift with opportunities for overtime. Weekend work is required. Specific schedules will be discussed during the interview process. Rochelle Foods, LLC produces a variety of products for foodservice and retail consumers, including Hormel® Bacon 1, Hormel® Black Label® bacon, precooked and microwaveable bacon, Hormel® Compleats® microwaveable meals and deli hams. Responsibilities: This position requires the ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment. Perform proactive and reactive maintenance on all production equipment, buildings, and grounds. Use knowledge and skill to produce equipment and modify existing equipment to meet the needs of the production teams. Perform the necessary work with a minimum of direct supervision to identify and solve problems. Use communication skills to keep Supervisors, Maintenance Engineers and fellow team members informed of their progress. Performs other tasks as assigned by management. Follow food safety procedures in accordance with the food safety policies of Rochelle Foods, LLC. Preferred Qualifications: Qualified candidates will have either previous relevant experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, or related field, or training at an accredited technical school. · Strong problem solving and decision-making skills. · Ability to work in a team environment on a variety of complex projects. · Well-developed interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills · Well-developed written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Experience · Prefer completion of technical training at an accredited technical school for industrial maintenance/mechanic · Prefer 6+ months experience working as an industrial maintenance mechanic, preferably in a food production facility Apply at www.rochellefoodsjobs.com [https://www.rochellefoodsjobs.com] Company Information: Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Rochelle Foods Team! At the Rochelle Foods plant, Employee Safety and Food Safety are our top priorities! We believe every employee has the responsibility to maintain a safe working environment by closely following our safety policies and actively engaging in our safety policies and actively engaging in our safety culture. Also, by adhering to the highest food safety standards, our manufacturing facility is able to produce quality, wholesome foods to our consumers. Employee Food & Safety: At Rochelle Foods, Employee Safety and Food Safety are our top priorities! We believe every employee has the responsibility to maintain a safe working environment by closely following our safety policies and actively engaging in our safety culture. Also, by adhering to the highest food safety standards, our manufacturing facility is able to produce quality, wholesome foods to our consumers. Benefits: Our benefits package includes a comprehensive health insurance plan, prescription drug plan, dental and vision plan, 401(k) with company match, employee assistance and wellness plan, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, vacation and holiday pay, and educational assistance for employees and their dependents. New Employees: New Employees at our facility are immediately place on a 3-month probationary period. During this time, employee attendance and performance are closely monitored. While on probation, management reserves the right to move and employee to a different open position anywhere in our facility to meet the needs of the business. We appreciate our consideration of our company as your next employer and look forward to hearing from you! If you need assistance completing the online application, please contact the HR office at 815-562-4141. Rochelle Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

Responsibilities

The maintenance mechanic is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment within an industrial manufacturing environment. They must also perform proactive and reactive maintenance on buildings and grounds while adhering to strict food safety policies.