Industrial Maintenance Technician I

Flowers Foods•Savannah, GA

About The Position

Industrial Maintenance Technicians help ensure bakery equipment operates efficiently by carrying out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, with safety and quality as priorities. The role requires mechanical aptitude, a technical mindset, flexibility to rotate assignments across bakery areas, and willingness to pursue ongoing training as technology and performance standards evolve. The position involves preventive maintenance, lubrication, troubleshooting and replacement of equipment components, use of SAP for parts checkout and reporting, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. It may also require obtaining licenses needed to work with boilers, refrigeration components, and other job-related equipment. The role requires climbing fixed and portable ladders up to 20 feet; stooping and bending while lifting up to 50 pounds; and climbing onto and crawling under machinery. The position pays $30.64 per hour. Applicants are asked to reply by 11/19/2026.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to climb fixed and portable ladders up to 20 feet.
Ability to stoop and bend while lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb onto and crawl under machinery as required.

Nice To Haves

Technical or trade school certification or diploma.
At least 1 year of experience as a technician.
Experience in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; welding; electrical work; industrial equipment; automotive repairs; or a related field.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate safe work habits, proper tool selection and usage, general shop practices, maintenance tasks, and general knowledge of support equipment.
Lubricate components properly and perform preventive maintenance on specified equipment.
Identify mechanical wear; troubleshoot and replace mechanical drive and conveyor components.
Use SAP software for parts checkout, reporting, and general data entry.
Apply learned knowledge of environmental and maintenance programs.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Comply with Company policies and procedures, including EEO, harassment, safety, and Sarbanes-Oxley policies.
Perform other duties deemed integral to the job, including meeting work schedules and attendance policies and following applicable operating rules, policies, and procedures.
Possess or obtain licenses required by applicable municipal, county/ward, or state regulatory agencies for work involving boilers, refrigeration components, and other job-related equipment.