Industrial Maintenance Technician I

Flowers Foods • Houston, TX

12d • $31 - $31

About The Position

Industrial Maintenance Technicians ensure efficient bakery operations by performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance while prioritizing safety and quality. The role requires a technical mindset, strong mechanical capabilities, and flexibility to rotate assignments throughout various areas of the bakery. Technicians are expected to pursue ongoing training as technology and performance standards evolve.

The position requires climbing fixed and portable ladders up to twenty feet, stooping and bending while lifting up to fifty pounds, and climbing onto and crawling under machinery as needed. Employees must obtain or possess licenses required by applicable municipal, county/ward, or state regulatory agencies for work involving boilers, refrigeration components, and other job-related equipment.

Flowers Foods is a producer of packaged bakery goods and describes a workplace culture grounded in Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. The position offers a stated salary range of 30.50–31.42; the posting does not specify the pay period or currency.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to climb fixed and portable ladders to a height of twenty feet.
• Ability to stoop and bend while lifting weights up to fifty pounds.
• Ability to climb onto and crawl under machinery as required.
• Strong mechanical capabilities and a technical mindset.
• Flexibility to rotate assignments throughout various areas of the bakery.
• Drive and aptitude to pursue ongoing training.

Nice To Haves

• Technical or trade school certification or diploma.
• At least one year of experience as a technician.
• Experience in heating, ventilation, 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 conduct preventive maintenance on specific equipment.
• Identify mechanical wear; identify, 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 those related to EEO, harassment, safety, and Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Perform other duties deemed by management to be integral to the job, including fulfilling work schedules and following attendance policies and other applicable operating rules, policies, and procedures.
• Possess or attain licenses required by relevant regulatory agencies to work with boilers, refrigeration components, and other job-related equipment.

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 work location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED