Facilities Maintenance Technician - Wastewater

Flowers Baking Co. Newton, LLC; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Retirement savings plan

Professional growth and leadership

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Savannah, GA is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician - Wastewater to operate and monitor the bakery's industrial wastewater pretreatment system.

You will ensure permit compliance, assist with sampling and reporting, and keep the system running reliably through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting. The role focuses on hands-on execution, monitoring, and documentation, with collaboration across maintenance teams to manage pH control, grease management, and

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in industrial wastewater treatment.
• Wastewater pretreatment regulations knowledge.
• Ability to interpret basic wastewater data and trends.
• Comfort around chemicals and mechanical systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical/trade certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the wastewater treatment system, pumps, and chemical feed systems.
• Adjust treatment processes based on influent characteristics common to bakery operations.
• Monitor and adjust pH control systems to maintain permit discharge limits.
• Perform routine checks, startups, shutdowns, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct wastewater sampling and assist laboratory coordination.
• Maintain logs of pH, flow, sampling events, and chemical usage.
• Support monthly wastewater reports (DMRs/SMRs) under management guidance.
• Notify management of abnormal conditions or permit exceedances.
• Perform preventive maintenance on wastewater equipment.
• Coordinate with Industrial Maintenance for work orders.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Industrial maintenance

pH control systems

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Trade certification a plus

Job description

Facilities Maintenance Technician - Wastewater

Location: Savannah, GA, US

Date: Aug 7, 2026

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.

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.

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, 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 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, 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 Humility.With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery – it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.

Bringing Home the Dough

Role is responsible for the daily operation, monitoring, and routine maintenance of the bakery’s industrial wastewater pretreatment system. This role ensures compliance with the facility’s 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 troubleshooting—not 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:
  • pH and flow readings
  • Sampling events
  • Chemical usage
  • 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

• 1–3 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
• Ability to interpret basic wastewater data and trends.
• Comfortable working around chemicals and mechanical systems.
• 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.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Savannah
Job Segment: Maintenance, Chemical Research, Compliance, Facilities, Wastewater, Manufacturing, Engineering, Legal, Operations

Flowers Foods' diverse work force of talented, dedicated employees is one of the company's most valuable assets. Flowers Foods provides excellent career opportunities and training in production, management, sales, and other areas. We provide competitive salaries and benefits and a pleasant working environment. Each Flowers bakery and sales company is an independent subsidiary and handles its own hiring through its human resources department. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.