Flowers Foods is Hiring an Engineering Apprentice!

Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
Employment Type: Part-Time (Apprenticeship Program)
Pay Rate: $22.37/hour
Schedule: Minimum 20 hours/week (flexible based on school and operational needs)
Relocation: May be required upon program progression/placement

Overview

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, with brands like Nature’s Own, Wonder, Dave’s Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake. The Engineering Apprentice program is a hands-on training opportunity designed to prepare individuals for a career in industrial maintenance within a fast-paced bakery environment.

This program focuses on developing mechanical and electrical fundamentals, including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repairs, and equipment support, while also building proficiency using Enterprise software for production and maintenance-related reporting.

Responsibilities

Under supervision, the Engineering Apprentice will learn and demonstrate the ability to:

• Perform assigned preventive maintenance tasks

• Complete scheduled maintenance on plant machinery and equipment

• Respond to equipment stoppages and assist with mechanical breakdown recovery

• Troubleshoot and repair/replace worn or defective parts (motors, control devices, etc.)

• Use machine shop equipment, hand tools, and power tools; fabricate parts when needed

• Maintain cleanliness of the work area

• Follow all company policies and procedures, including safety and work rules

• Support a safe work environment for self and coworkers

• Use Enterprise software for data input, retrieval, reporting, and other functions as needed

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision/management

Requirements

• Completion of or enrollment in an industrial maintenance curriculum of approximately:

  • 40 hours of industrial maintenance, plus

  • 9 hours of PLC training

• Ability to commit to at least 20 hours per week on the job while taking in-school instruction

• Ability to commit to additional hours during school holidays as needed

• Flexibility to rotate and learn job assignments throughout the facility

• Ability to work as part of a high-functioning team

• Ability to learn and demonstrate competency impacting product safety, legality, and quality

Program Note

To be considered for full-time employment upon program completion, apprentices must be in possession of or capable of acquiring required city/state licenses for work involving equipment such as boilers, refrigeration, and other job-related systems (as applicable by location).

Benefits

Full-time employees are offered:

• Comprehensive health and medical benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Professional growth and leadership training

• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave