Industrial Maintenance Technician (2p-10:30p) Starting @ $30

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2023 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery – it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.

 

Full-time employees are offered the following benefits:

• Comprehensive health and medical benefits
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

 

Benefits may vary depending on your work location and your participation in a collective bargaining unit.

Bringing Home the Dough

Maintenance technicians perform scheduled as well as unscheduled maintenance tasks. They must possess strong electrical and mechanical skills in order to support production in maintaining an efficient operation. Maintenance technicians must have the aptitude and desire for continued training because of on-going technological improvements.

Should have good mechanical and electrical aptitude and be proficient in troubleshooting both.

Maintenance Technicians must be flexible and adaptable as they will be required to perform job assignments throughout the facility. In addition, it is the responsibility of the technician to contribute to maintaining a safe work environment for themselves and their fellow technicians.

Position requires demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect effect on product safety, legality and/or quality.

Position ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures

Position performs other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

•  Performs assigned preventive maintenance tasks. 
•  Performs scheduled maintenance on plant equipment and machinery. 
•  Responds to and corrects equipment stoppage/mechanical breakdown. Troubleshoots (when necessary). Repairs/replaces worn/defective parts, motors, control devices, etc. 
•  Operates machine shop equipment, hand tools and power hand tools. 
•  Maintains cleanliness of work area. 

•  Position required the ability to act as a member of a highly functioning team.
•  Practices and complies with a Company policies and procedures including safety and work schedules, etc.
•  Performs other duties as directed by supervision

 

 

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) or more years' experience in hands-on industrial maintenance and/or formal industrial maintenance training

Experience in industrial maintenance, welding, electrical troubleshooting and repairs, PLC programing and troubleshooting, industrial equipment installations and maintenance, start-up repairs, plumbing, etc.

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

MOBILITY- Ability to move to all production areas of the plant.

Physical ability to stand and perform work for a full shift on a daily basis.

Ability to climb fixed and portable ladders

Ability to stop and bend while lifting weights up to fifty (50) pounds.

Ability to climb onto and crawl under machinery as required.

SENSORY- Ability to view the product at all workstations and determine adherence to quality Control standards (size, shape, color, cut, etc.).

Ability to distinguish color-coded equipment, operating controls, labels, alarms, and signs.

Ability to hear and distinguish audible alarms.

The hearing, vision, and smell faculties sufficient to detect malfunctions in applicable equipment.