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Lead PLC Technician

Location: 

Tyler, TX, US

Date:  Dec 5, 2025

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.

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 scheduled/unscheduled maintenance and installation tasks on the physical plant, equipment and machinery, according to standards. Position requires demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect effect on product safety, legality and/or quality.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

  • Install, program, and maintain PLC systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens) used in food processing equipment
  • Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled machinery such as conveyors, mixers, ovens, packaging lines, and refrigeration systems.
  • Collaborate with production and quality assurance teams to ensure equipment meets food safety standards.
  • Perform regular inspections and preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
  • Modify and optimize PLC programs to improve efficiency and product consistency
  • Maintain accurate documentation of control system configurations and changes.
  • Ensure compliance with FDA, and HACCP regulations.
  • Ensures that work areas are cleaned and organized during assigned shift.
  • Practices and ensures compliance with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
  • Perform other duties as directed by supervision.
  • 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.

    Qualifications:

    • 2+ years of experience with PLC systems in a food manufacturing or processing environment.
    • Proficiency in ladder logic, HMI interfaces, and industrial sensors.
    • Knowledge of sanitary design principles and food-grade equipment.
    • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced, temperature-controlled environment.

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems and automated washdown procedures.
  • Understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and food safety protocols.

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

Work Environment:

  • Food processing plant with exposure to hot, cold, and humid conditions.
  • Monday -Friday 7am-3pm, weekend availability, and emergency call-ins.
  • Strict adherence to hygiene and safety standards, including PPE usage

Preferred Skills

Compensation Data

Starting pay $30 - $35 per hour. Potential increase after 90 days of evaluation based upon competency and performance

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package.   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 Faye Pettigrew at Faye.Pettigrew@flocorp.com or (1) 903 6172105.


Nearest Major Market: Tyler
Job Segment: Maintenance, Food Safety, Quality Assurance, QA, Technician, Manufacturing, Quality, Technology

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