Industrial Maintenance Apprentice - $25.46 - 20 hrs per week

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Location:

Suwanee, GA, US

Date:
Aug 18, 2026

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.

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 ongoing 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.

• 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- $25.46 per hour

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 Shea Brock at  or .

Nearest Major Market: Alpharetta

Nearest Secondary Market: Atlanta

Job Segment: Apprentice, Industrial, Maintenance, Law, Entry Level, Manufacturing, Legal

Flowers Foods' diverse work force of talented, dedicated employees is one of the company’s most valuable assets. Flowers Foods provides excellent career opportunities and training in production, management, sales, and other areas. We provide competitive salaries and benefits and a pleasant working environment. Each Flowers bakery and sales company is an independent subsidiary and handles its own hiring through its human resources department.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.