Engineering Apprentice

Overview

Flowers Foods Inc. (NYSE : FLO) is a leading producer of packaged bakery goods in the United States with 2024 sales of $5.1 billion. The company crafts moments of joy with every delicious bite and fosters a culture that values honesty, integrity, respect, inclusion, sustainability, passion and innovation.

• Comprehensive health and medical benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation, holidays and parental leave

• The program is a hands‑on training designed to prepare individuals to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks in a fast‑paced bakery environment.
• Apprentices will develop electrical and mechanical skills to support the production technician in maintaining an efficient operation.
• To be considered for full‑time employment, apprentices must obtain or be capable of acquiring the licenses required by the city or state for boilers, refrigeration, and related equipment.
• Apprentices must have the aptitude and desire for continued training due to ongoing technological improvements.
• Apprentices must commit to at least 20 hours per week on the job while attending in‑school instruction, and may be required to work additional hours during school holidays.
• Apprentices must be flexible and adaptable, learning and performing job assignments throughout the facility.
• Apprentices are responsible for maintaining a safe work environment for themselves and co‑workers.
• Apprentices must be proficient in Enterprise software for data input, retrieval, reporting, and other functions.
• Apprentices must demonstrate competency for all on‑the‑job activities that may affect product safety, legality, and/or quality.
• Apprentices must act as a member of a highly functioning team and comply with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes–Oxley, etc.).
• Apprentices will perform other duties deemed essential by management, including adhering to schedules, attendance policies, and operating rules.

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on plant equipment and machinery.
• Respond to and correct equipment stoppage/malfunction.
• Troubleshoot and repair or replace worn or defective parts, motors, controls, and devices.
• Operate machine shop equipment, hand tools, and power tools; manufacture required parts as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area.
• Practice and comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and work rules.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervision.

The apprenticeship program is a hands‑on training path that teaches the knowledge and skills needed to progress as an engineering technician at any Flowers facility. Relocation may be required.

• Completion of or enrollment in a curriculum of approximately 40 hours of industrial maintenance with an additional 9 hours of PLC training.

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company 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 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 be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this position. An equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement the minimum job requirements.