Industrial Maintenance Apprentice: Paid Hands-On Training

Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Professional growth and training

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Norfolk, Virginia seeks candidates for an Industrial Maintenance Apprenticeship. The role provides hands-on training shadowing technicians in a fast-paced bakery environment, with safety and quality as priorities.

Applicants must enroll in a Technical/Trade or college program in industrial maintenance or related field, and must be willing to rotate assignments across bakery areas. Salary starts at $26.01 per hour. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Identify mechanical wear and assist in troubleshooting and replacing drive and conveyor components.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment.
• Follow all company policies and procedures (EEO, Safety, Sarbanes-Oxley).
• Perform other duties including attendance and scheduling as required.
• Possess or attain licenses to work with boilers, refrigeration components and related equipment.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Norfolk, Virginia seeks candidates for an Industrial Maintenance Apprenticeship. The role provides hands-on training shadowing technicians in a fast-paced bakery environment, with safety and quality as priorities.

Applicants must enroll in a Technical/Trade or college program in industrial maintenance or related field, and must be willing to rotate assignments across bakery areas. Salary starts at $26.01 per hour. Equal opportunity employer.