Industrial Maintenance Apprentice
Job Location:
Bradenton, FL - USA
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Job Summary
FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.
Flowers Foods Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; its 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 Natures Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Daves 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 reflectsHonesty & Integrity Respect & Inclusion Sustainability Passion and a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success Flowers Foods is more than a bakery its 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.
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.
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
- High school diploma or equivalent and must be enrolled in a Technical/Trade or College program in industrial maintenance or related field
Salary Range- 25.00
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Starts at $25.00 per hour. Please reply by 7/21/2026. 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. 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 Diane Roberts at or.
About Company
Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States with 2022 sales of $4.8 billion. Flowers operates bakeries across the country that produce a wide range of bakery products. Among the ...
