Industrial Maintenance Apprentice
About the Company
Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, with 2024 sales of $5.1 billion. The company crafts a variety of bakery products, including Nature's Own, Wonder, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake. Flowers Foods fosters a culture built on Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility, emphasizing innovation and community.
About the Role
The Industrial Maintenance Apprenticeship program is a development program designed for those seeking immersive, hands-on training in a fast-paced bakery environment. Apprentices shadow high-performing technicians, learning to achieve optimal efficiency through scheduled and unscheduled maintenance while prioritizing safety and quality standards. The role requires flexibility and adaptability, as apprentices rotate through various bakery areas. Ongoing training is essential due to evolving technological improvements and performance standards.
This role requires the ability to climb fixed and portable ladders up to twenty feet, stoop and bend while lifting weights up to fifty pounds, and climb onto and crawl under machinery as needed.
Responsibilities
- Learn and demonstrate safe work habits, proper tool selection and usage, and general shop practices.
- Assist with assigned preventive maintenance tasks and scheduled maintenance.
- Respond to equipment stoppage or mechanical breakdown as part of a team.
- Assist in identifying mechanical wear and troubleshooting/replacing mechanical drive and conveyor components.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Comply with all Company policies and procedures (e.g., EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley).
- Perform other duties as assigned by management, including adherence to work schedules and attendance policies.
- Possess or attain licenses required by municipal, county, or state regulatory agencies to work with boilers, refrigeration components, and other job-related equipment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be enrolled in a Technical/Trade or College program in industrial maintenance or a related field.
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 work location.
Pay
Salary Range: $26.01 per hour.