Facilities Maintenance Technician Wastewater
Job Location:
Savannah, GA - USA
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Job Summary
FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.
Flowers Foods Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; its about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 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 Natures Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Daves 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 reflectsHonesty & Integrity Respect & Inclusion Sustainability Passion and a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success Flowers Foods is more than a bakery its 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.
Bringing Home the Dough
Role is responsible for the daily operation monitoring and routine maintenance of the bakerys industrial wastewater pretreatment system. This role ensures compliance with the facilitys Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit supports sampling and reporting activities and maintains reliable operation of the wastewater treatment system pH controls and grease management infrastructure.
This is a hands on operational role focused on execution monitoring and troubleshootingnot regulatory ownership or program management.
Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities
Operate and monitor the wastewater treatment system equalization tanks pumps mixers and chemical feed systems.
Adjust treatment processes based on influent characteristics common to bakery operations (FOG solids organic loading).
Monitor and adjust pH control systems to maintain discharge within permit limits.
Perform routine operational checks startups shutdowns and troubleshooting.
Conduct permit required wastewater sampling including 24 hour composite and grab samples.
Perform daily grab pH measurements on discharge days.
Assist with laboratory coordination and sample handling.
Conduct jar testing and assist with treatment optimization.
Monitor and document flow and pH trends from continuous monitoring equipment.
Inspect grease traps oil/water separators and solids removal systems.
Coordinate grease trap cleanouts and solids removal.
Assist in identifying upstream contributors to high oil & grease or solids loading.
Maintain accurate logs for:
o pH and flow readings
o Sampling events
o Chemical usage
o Equipment inspections
Support preparation of monthly wastewater reports (DMRs/SMRs) under the direction of management.
Immediately notify management of abnormal conditions or potential permit exceedances.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on wastewater equipment.
Identify equipment issues and coordinate work orders with Industrial Maintenance.
Maintain clean safe and organized wastewater treatment areas.
Assist Industrial Maintenance personnel as necessary.
Ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures (EEO Sexual Harassment Safety Sarbanes Oxley etc.).
Perform other duties as directed by supervision.
Perform other duties 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.
Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications
- 13 years of experience in industrial wastewater treatment food manufacturing preferred.
- Working knowledge of:
- Wastewater pretreatment regulations
- Wastewater treatment operation adjustment and routine system maintenance
- pH control systems
- Wastewater sampling procedures
- Ability to interpret basic wastewater data and trends.
- Comfortable working around chemicals and mechanical systems.
Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent Technical/Trade School certification or diploma a plus
Salary Range- 32.56 Hourly
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by 8/14/2026. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position 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 people of 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. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education experience and skills may supplement 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 Molly Bryant at or.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States with 2022 sales of $4.8 billion. Flowers operates bakeries across the country that produce a wide range of bakery products. Among the ...
