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Rack Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

JBC-Rack Loader 3rd Shift

Chicago, IL · On-site

$19.18 - $22.57/hr

Manually loads bread onto conveyors and manages equipment racks while ensuring strict quality control through label verification and shortage reporting. Maintains department hygiene and adheres to ...

JBC-Rack Loader 3rd Shift

Chicago, IL · On-site

$19.18 - $22.57/hr

Manually loads bread onto conveyors and manages equipment racks while ensuring strict quality control through label verification and shortage reporting. Maintains department hygiene and adheres to ...

JBC-Rack Loader 3rd Shift

Chicago, IL · On-site

$19.18 - $22.57/hr

Manually loads bread onto conveyors and manages equipment racks while ensuring strict quality control through label verification and shortage reporting. Maintains department hygiene and adheres to ...

JBC-Rack Loader 3rd Shift

Chicago, IL · On-site

$19.18 - $22.57/hr

Manually loads bread onto conveyors and manages equipment racks while ensuring strict quality control through label verification and shortage reporting. Maintains department hygiene and adheres to ...

JBC-Rack Loader 3rd Shift

Chicago, IL · On-site

$19.18 - $22.57/hr

Manually loads bread onto conveyors and manages equipment racks while ensuring strict quality control through label verification and shortage reporting. Maintains department hygiene and adheres to ...

As a skilled Rack Assembly Technician, you'll be instrumental in building and cabling custom server racks that power next-generation data centers. Responsibilities include installing and cabling high ...

As a skilled Rack Assembly Technician, you'll be instrumental in building and cabling custom server racks that power next-generation data centers. Responsibilities include installing and cabling high ...

About Rack Room Shoes Great shoes for men, women and children in comfort, dress, casual, and athletic categories make Rack Room Shoes the family footwear retailer of choice. The company offers a wide ...

Team Lead - 32276

Romeoville, IL · On-site

$41K - $53K/yr

About Rack Room Shoes Great shoes for men, women and children in comfort, dress, casual, and athletic categories make Rack Room Shoes the family footwear retailer of choice. The company offers a wide ...

Team Lead - 32602

Gurnee, IL · On-site

$39K - $49K/yr

About Rack Room Shoes Great shoes for men, women and children in comfort, dress, casual, and athletic categories make Rack Room Shoes the family footwear retailer of choice. The company offers a wide ...

Team Lead - 32603

Gurnee, IL · On-site

$39K - $49K/yr

About Rack Room Shoes Great shoes for men, women and children in comfort, dress, casual, and athletic categories make Rack Room Shoes the family footwear retailer of choice. The company offers a wide ...

Sales Associate - 32277

Romeoville, IL · On-site

$15.25 - $17.50/hr

About Rack Room Shoes Great shoes for men, women and children in comfort, dress, casual, and athletic categories make Rack Room Shoes the family footwear retailer of choice. The company offers a wide ...

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How much do rack jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for rack in Illinois is $25.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.81 and $27.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a rack?

Rack jobs refer to positions that involve stocking, organizing, and maintaining merchandise on racks or shelves within retail stores. People in this role are often employed by third-party vendors rather than the store itself and are responsible for ensuring that products are properly displayed, priced, and replenished. Rack jobbers may handle a specific category of products, such as magazines, snacks, or greeting cards, and often travel between multiple retail locations. This job requires attention to detail, good organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.

What does a rack technician do?

As a rack technician in a data center, your daily responsibilities typically include installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting server racks and related hardware. You’ll be responsible for cable management, ensuring proper airflow and cooling, and performing routine inspections to identify and address potential issues. Collaboration with network engineers and IT staff is common to coordinate equipment upgrades or resolve connectivity problems. Attention to detail and adherence to strict safety and security protocols are essential in this role.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a rack technician?

To thrive as a Rack Technician, you need a solid understanding of server hardware, cabling, and basic networking, often supported by a relevant associate degree or technical certification. Familiarity with data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tools, server monitoring systems, and hardware installation procedures is typically required. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a team are crucial soft skills. These qualifications ensure proper equipment installation, minimize downtime, and support the reliable operation of data center environments.

What is the difference between Rack vs Server?

AspectRackServer
DefinitionA framework or structure used to hold and organize hardware components like servers, switches, and storage devices.A physical or virtual machine that performs computing tasks and runs applications.
Work EnvironmentData centers, server rooms, or IT infrastructure setups.Data centers, offices, or remote locations; can be physical or virtual.
Credentials/CertificationsNot applicable; related to hardware setup and management.IT certifications like CompTIA Server+, Cisco, or Microsoft certifications.
UsageSupports and organizes servers and hardware components.Performs computing tasks, hosts applications, and manages data processing.

In summary, a Rack is a physical structure used to organize and hold servers and hardware components, while a Server is a computing device that performs processing tasks. Racks facilitate efficient hardware management, whereas servers are the actual machines delivering computing services.

What cities in Illinois are hiring for Rack jobs?

Cities in Illinois with the most Rack job openings:

Infographic showing various Rack job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,357 per year, or $25.2 per hour.

Grocer Refrigeration Rack Technician

Mechanical 24 Inc.

East Dundee, IL

$50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Diagnose, service, repair, and maintain supermarket and grocery store refrigeration rack systems.

  • Troubleshoot medium- and low-temperature refrigeration systems, including related components and controls.

  • Respond promptly to service calls and emergency refrigeration issues to minimize equipment downtime and product loss.


Job description

Grocer Refrigeration Rack Technician

Mechanical 24 Inc. | Dundee, IL

Mechanical 24 Inc. is seeking an experienced Refrigeration Rack Technician to join our service team in Dundee, IL. This role is ideal for a skilled refrigeration professional who has hands-on experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining supermarket and grocery store refrigeration rack systems. If you understand the urgency of keeping perishable products protected and enjoy working on complex, high-capacity refrigeration equipment, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do
  • Diagnose, service, repair, and maintain supermarket and grocery store refrigeration rack systems.
  • Troubleshoot medium- and low-temperature refrigeration systems, including parallel compressor racks, walk-in coolers/freezers, display cases, condensers, evaporators, and related components.
  • Identify and resolve system issues involving pressures, temperatures, defrost cycles, airflow, oil management, compressor staging, controls, and electrical components.
  • Perform refrigerant leak detection, recovery, evacuation, charging, and repairs in accordance with applicable regulations and safety standards.
  • Replace or repair compressors, fan motors, expansion valves, solenoid valves, contactors, sensors, transducers, boards, and other refrigeration components.
  • Read and interpret wiring diagrams, refrigeration schematics, controller logs, and service documentation.
  • Respond promptly to service calls and emergency refrigeration issues to minimize equipment downtime and reduce risk of product loss.
  • Complete accurate service reports, work orders, and documentation using company systems.
  • Follow all company safety procedures, customer site requirements, and environmental compliance standards.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation as needed for after-hours emergency service.
What We’re Looking For
  • Required: Prior hands-on experience with supermarket or grocery store refrigeration rack systems.
  • Strong working knowledge of commercial refrigeration, including medium- and low-temperature systems.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex refrigeration, electrical, and control system issues independently.
  • Experience working with rack systems, compressors, condensers, evaporators, case circuits, walk-ins, defrost controls, and energy management systems.
  • EPA Section 608 certification preferred or required based on job duties and local requirements.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to customer sites as needed.
  • Strong communication skills and a professional, customer-focused approach.
  • Ability to work in coolers, freezers, mechanical rooms, rooftops, and other commercial service environments.
  • Ability to lift, carry, climb, bend, stand, and safely use tools and equipment as required for the position.
  • Availability for occasional overtime, nights, weekends, or on-call service based on business needs.
Why Join Us?
  • Competitive pay: up to $50 per hour — offer based on experience and qualifications.
  • Steady, year-round work in a specialized and in-demand trade.
  • Opportunities to work on complex, high-capacity refrigeration systems.
  • Supportive team environment with room to grow professionally.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holiday pay; cell phone reimbursement; 401(k)/retirement options; short- and long-term disability insurance; paid vacation and holidays; company vehicle; and a supportive team environment.
Apply Today

If you are an experienced Refrigeration Rack Technician with supermarket or grocery store rack system experience and this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply today.

\M24 is a Refrigeration HVAC company founded on the philosophy of making quality and affordable repairs, always considering our customers’ best interests. Every day, we live by this principle to provide excellent client service. We never take shortcuts, and we continuously follow the mantra, “when we do a job, we do it right.”
Our highly qualified and experienced technicians can install, repair, and maintain various models of furnaces, heating systems, air conditioning systems, refrigeration systems, and other equipment. We’ve also established procedures to quickly get your equipment up and running while also preventing recurrence issues\