Industrial Maintenance Apprentice 2PM-10:30PM

Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Retirement plan

Leadership training

Paid vacation

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. is offering an Industrial Maintenance Apprenticeship designed for hands-on training in a fast-paced bakery environment.

Apprentices shadow skilled technicians, learn maintenance procedures, and rotate through multiple bakery areas to gain broad experience. Participants must be enrolled in a technical/college program in industrial maintenance or related field, with the ability to climb ladders and lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; enrolled in technical/trade or college program in industrial maintenance or related field.
• Must be enrolled in a technical/trade or college program related to industrial maintenance.
• Ability to climb ladders up to 20 feet, stoop, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and scheduled maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Respond quickly to equipment stoppage or mechanical breakdown with the team.
• Identify wear and assist in troubleshooting and replacing mechanical drive and conveyor components.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and comply with all safety policies.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Maintenance troubleshooting

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

General shop tools

Job description

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

The Industrial Maintenance Apprenticeship program is a development program designed for those seeking immersive, hands-on training in a fast-paced environment.

Industrial Maintenance Apprentices shadow high-performing technicians, learning how optimal efficiency is achieved by performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, with safety and quality standards being a top priority.

They must be flexible and adaptable as they will be required to rotate job assignments throughout various areas of the bakery.

Industrial Maintenance Apprentices must have the aptitude and drive to seek and acquire on-going training due to ever evolving technological improvements and performance standards.

Role requires the ability to climb fixed and portable ladders to a height of twenty feet, the ability to stoop and bend while lifting weights up to fifty pounds, and the ability to climb onto and crawl under machinery as required.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

Learn And Demonstrate The Ability To

• Practice safe work habits, proper tool selection and usage, and general shop practices
• Assist with assigned preventive maintenance tasks and scheduled maintenance
• Respond with team to equipment stoppage/mechanical breakdown
• Assist in Identifying mechanical wear and assist in identifying, troubleshooting, and replacing mechanical drive and conveyor components
• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Practice and comply with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
• Perform 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
• Possess or attain licenses required by their respective municipal, county/ward or state regulatory agencies to work with boilers, refrigeration components and various other job-related equipment

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and must be enrolled in a Technical/Trade or College program in industrial maintenance or related field

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

Salary Range- 25.00

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

Application deadline: 09/11/2026.

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.