Production Line Mechanic - 1st Shift
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Job overview
Rivalia Chemical Co. is hiring a Production Line Mechanic - 1st Shift. The Production Line Mechanic supports operation of the Henning plant producing PAM cooking spray, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment, ensuring food safety, performing electrical and pneumatic work, and contributing to continuous improvement while adhering to safety and quality standards.
Key focus areas include Keep production equipment in good condition and working order, Inspect machines and equipment to identify issues and replace defective parts, and Use manuals and diagrams to troubleshoot plant and production equipment.
Important skills include Industrial Tools, Food Safety, Preventive Maintenance, Process Improvements, Hand Tools, and Power Tools.
Skills & qualifications
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Full job description
Shift: 5:00 AM-5:15 PM
Hourly Rate: $28.35 an hour
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will support the operation of our production and office facilities at the Henning plant, where we produce PAM cooking spray. You will join a team of more than 150 associates and help maintain plant and production equipment by troubleshooting, removing, installing, replacing, repairing, and testing parts and components to support safe and efficient operations.
A Taste Of Your Responsibilities
- Keep production equipment in good condition and working order.
- Inspect machines and equipment to identify issues, replace defective parts, and make adjustments to support continued production operations.
- Use equipment manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, and diagrams to troubleshoot plant and production equipment.
- Use hand and power tools to remove, install, replace, rebuild, repair, and test parts and equipment.
- Perform electrical and pneumatic maintenance work on production equipment.
- Complete housekeeping and sanitation activities during and at the end of each shift.
- Maintain food safety and quality standards.
- Participate in continuous process improvement efforts and support projects using maintenance expertise.
- Support preventative maintenance activities for production machinery.
Ingredients Required For Your Success
- High school diploma or GED.
- Previous aerosol line mechanic experience strongly preferred.
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed to support production demands.
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment.
- Experience working with hand tools, power tools, technical manuals, and equipment documentation.
- Commitment to safety, food safety, and quality standards.
- Experience performing electrical and/or pneumatic maintenance work.
Physical Requirements
More information on the essential tasks and facility will be shared during the hiring process. Please be aware that in a manufacturing environment, the noise levels can be high and the temperatures may vary. Depending on the role, physical and environmental requirements can differ but include:
- Being on your feet, walking around the facility, climbing stairs/ladders or kneeling for extended periods of time.
- Performing consistent repetitive tasks.
- Frequently lifting, pushing or carrying materials. [Hourly Phy...ments.docx | Word]
Anticipated Close Date: September 25, 2026
Location: Henning, Illinois
Our Benefits
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
- Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
- Wealth: Great pay, 401(k)/pension eligibility, financial wellness programs and stock purchase plan
- Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups and team collaboration
- Balance: Paid-time off and volunteer opportunities
Our Company
At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.
Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.
Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.
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