Building Maintenance Mechanic

Building Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Knoxville, TN, US

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 reflects Honesty & 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.

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

Performs all construction work and all maintenance work not done by the Engineering Department or outside contractors. Position requires demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect affect on product safety, legality and/or quality.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performs building maintenance and repair
• Maintaining the overall physical appearance of the plant
• Assists Engineering personnel as necessary
• Performing other duties as assigned
• Practices and complies with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
• Performance of other duties which are 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

Daily requirements are:

• Must be able to operate hand and power tools and other equipment and material used in building maintenance
• Must be able to stand, stoop, squat, bend, reach and hold for extended periods while performing duties
• Must be able to pick up, hold and move building and maintenance items weighing up to 75 pounds
• Must be able to enter, drive, and exit vehicle(s) used by Engineering Department

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

Three to five years in building trade. Thoroughly familiar with all aspects of building maintenance (those areas not maintained by Engineering Department Personnel).

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

High School diploma or equivalency and Vocational/Technical training in such areas as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, wiring, floor covering, etc., or equivalent on-the-job training and experience. Salary Range- $27.20 per hour

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package.

Please reply by September 2, 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.