Rochelle Foods - Maintenance Mechanic 2nd/3rd Shift 2026

Hormel Foods Family of Companies • Rochelle, IL

16d • $30 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• 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

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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees