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Industrial Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift - $31.46 per hour

Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries, Suwanee, GA, United States


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 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, Flowers Foods is one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, offering products 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. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values honesty and integrity, respect and inclusion, sustainability, passion, and humility, and is committed to innovation and a recipe for success.

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.

Bringing Home the Dough
Industrial Maintenance Technicians ensure optimal efficiency by performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, with safety and quality standards a top priority. They must possess a technical mindset and demonstrate strong mechanical capabilities, while remaining flexible and adaptable as job assignments rotate across various bakery areas. Technicians must be eager to pursue ongoing training to keep pace with evolving technology and performance standards. The role requires climbing fixed and portable ladders to a height of twenty feet, stooping and bending while lifting weights up to fifty pounds, and climbing onto and crawling under machinery as required.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

Demonstrate safe work habits, proper tool selection and usage, general shop practices, maintenance tasks, and general knowledge of support equipment

Perform proper component lubrication and conduct preventive maintenance on specific equipment

Identify mechanical wear, troubleshoot, and replace mechanical drive and conveyor components

Use SAP software for parts checkout, reporting, and general data entry

Practice learned knowledge of environmental and maintenance programs

Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Practice and comply with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)

Perform other duties deemed integral to the job, including fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures

Possess or attain licenses required by municipal, county/ward, or state regulatory agencies to work with boilers, refrigeration components, and other job-related equipment

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

1+ years of experience as a technician

Experience in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, welding, electrical, industrial equipment, automotive repairs, or a related field

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, Technical/Trade School certification or diploma a plus

Salary Range – $31.46 per hour

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by 5/20/2026. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the pre‑screening questions and appear to possess the basic qualifications may be contacted for a telephone interview.

EEO Statement
Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification and is not intended as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combinations of education, experience, and skills may supplement the above minimum job requirements.

If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e‑mail to Shea Brock at shea.brock@flocorp.com or 678-482-3313.

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