Rochelle Foods - Maintenance Mechanic 2nd/3rd Shift 2026
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Salary$33 – $36/hr
LocationRochelle, IL, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 17, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live12h ago
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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 production needs
Perform necessary work with minimum of direct supervision to identify and solve problems
Use communication skills to keep supervisors, engineers, and team members informed of progress
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 complex projects
Well-developed interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
Completion of technical training at an accredited technical school for industrial maintenance/mechanic
6+ months experience as an industrial maintenance mechanic, preferably in a food production facility
Must not require employer sponsorship for a work visa
Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer
Must be 18 years of age or older
Follow food safety procedures in accordance with food safety policies
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Life insurance
Short term disability
Long term disability
Vacation
Holiday pay
Educational assistance
Rochelle Foods - Maintenance Mechanic 2nd/3rd Shift 2026
Rochelle, IL, United States
Job 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.
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.
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:
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This position requires the ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment.
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Perform proactive and reactive maintenance on all production equipment, buildings, and grounds.
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Use knowledge and skill to produce equipment and modify existing equipment to meet the needs of the production teams.
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Perform the necessary work with a minimum of direct supervision to identify and solve problems.
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Use communication skills to keep Supervisors, Maintenance Engineers and fellow team members informed of their progress.
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Performs other tasks as assigned by management.
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Follow food safety procedures in accordance with the food safety policies of Rochelle Foods, LLC.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Qualified candidates will have either previous relevant experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, or related field, or training at an accredited technical school.
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Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
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Ability to work in a team environment on a variety of complex projects.
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Well-developed interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
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Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Experience:
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Prefer completion of technical training at an accredited technical school for industrial maintenance/mechanic.
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Prefer 6+ months experience working as an industrial maintenance mechanic, preferably in a food production facility.
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 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 placed 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 an employee to a different open position anywhere in our facility to meet the needs of the business.