Food Production Operator

Rochelle Foods, a Hormel Foods subsidiary in Rochelle, Illinois, is hiring production team members for its modern food manufacturing plant. In this role, you will operate and monitor equipment, follow strict safety and sanitation procedures, and help ensure high-quality meat and food products reach customers nationwide. You’ll work in a fast-paced, team-focused environment that values integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement. Rochelle Foods offers stable, full-time opportunities with training, skill development, and clear paths for advancement within the broader Hormel Foods organization, all with a strong emphasis on safety and quality. Operate and monitor food manufacturing and packaging equipment to meet production goals Follow detailed safety, sanitation, and quality procedures in all tasks Inspect products and materials to ensure compliance with Hormel and regulatory standards Accurately record production, quality, and safety data in logs and systems Perform basic equipment changeovers, cleaning, and minor adjustments Work collaboratively with teammates and supervisors to resolve issues and improve processes Participate in training, continuous improvement, and problem-solving activities Maintain a clean, organized work area that meets plant safety requirements Food manufacturing processes Equipment operation Basic machine troubleshooting Quality control procedures Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Food safety and sanitation Documentation and recordkeeping Workplace safety practices Basic mechanical aptitude Team-based production workflows Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k OSHA safety training or equivalent preferred Food safety or HACCP awareness a plus Forklift or equipment operation certification beneficial Ability to meet physical requirements of industrial production work