Facilities Maintenance Technician - Wastewater

Role Overview

Fresh, forward, and flavorful, Flowers Foods crafts moments of joy through its diverse range of baked goods. This role operates and monitors the industrial wastewater pretreatment system to ensure compliance with permits and support sampling activities.

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).
• Maintain reliable operation of the wastewater treatment system, pH controls, and grease management infrastructure.
• 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.
• Maintain accurate logs for:pH and flow readingsSampling eventsChemical usageEquipment 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in industrial wastewater treatment, food manufacturing preferred.
• Working knowledge of:Wastewater pretreatment regulationsWastewater treatment operation, adjustment and routine system maintenancepH control systemsWastewater sampling procedures
• Ability to interpret basic wastewater data and trends.
• Comfortable working around chemicals and mechanical systems.

Essential Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, Technical/Trade School certification or diploma a plus.
• Competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package offered.
• Immediate notification of abnormal conditions or potential permit exceedances.
• Routine preventive maintenance on wastewater equipment.
• Identification and coordination of equipment issues with Industrial Maintenance.
• Maintenance of clean, safe, and organized wastewater treatment areas.
• Assistance with Industrial Maintenance personnel as necessary.
• Compliance with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.).