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

About the role

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

• 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
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management
• Follow food safety procedures in accordance with the food safety policies of Rochelle Foods, LLC

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

• Completion of technical training at an accredited technical school for industrial maintenance/mechanic
• 6+ months experience working as an industrial maintenance mechanic, preferably in a food production facility

Pay

Starting hourly range: $33.00 - $36.00 + shift differential ($0.75 for 2nd shift & $1.00 for 3rd shift), based on qualifications and/or experience.

Benefits

• 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
• Educational assistance for employees and their dependents

Apply at www.rochellefoodsjobs.com. If you need assistance completing the online application, please contact the HR office at 815-562-4141.