Part Time Industrial Maintenance Apprentice

Flowers Foods • Bardstown, KY

1d • $26 - $26

About The Position

The Industrial Maintenance Apprenticeship is a development program for people seeking immersive, hands-on training in a fast-paced bakery environment. Apprentices shadow high-performing technicians and learn how to help maintain optimal equipment efficiency through scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, with safety and quality as priorities. Apprentices must be flexible and adaptable because they rotate assignments across bakery areas, and must be motivated to pursue ongoing training as technology and performance standards evolve.

The role requires climbing fixed and portable ladders up to 20 feet, stooping and bending while lifting up to 50 pounds, and climbing onto and crawling under machinery as needed. The salary range is $25.50–$26.20. Applicants are asked to reply by 11/2/26.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be enrolled in a Technical/Trade or College program in industrial maintenance or a related field.
• Ability to climb fixed and portable ladders up to 20 feet.
• Ability to stoop and bend while lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb onto and crawl under machinery as required.
• Flexibility to rotate job assignments among various bakery areas.
• Aptitude and drive to seek and acquire ongoing training.

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 the team to equipment stoppages and mechanical breakdowns.
• Assist in identifying mechanical wear and in identifying, troubleshooting, and replacing mechanical drive and conveyor components.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Comply with Company policies and procedures, including EEO, harassment, safety, and Sarbanes-Oxley policies.
• Perform other duties deemed integral to the job, including fulfilling work schedules and adhering to attendance policies and other applicable operating rules, policies, and procedures.
• Possess or attain licenses required by applicable municipal, county/ward, or state regulatory agencies to work with boilers, refrigeration components, and other job-related equipment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and medical benefits (for full-time employees; benefits may vary by work location).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan (for full-time employees; benefits may vary by work location).
• Professional growth and leadership training (for full-time employees; benefits may vary by work location).
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave (for full-time employees; benefits may vary by work location).
• Competitive salary and total rewards package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED