Production Assistant
About The Position
P.F. Candle Co. is hiring a Production Assistant for its candle and fragrance manufacturing operation in Commerce, California. The role rotates between the Candles Line and Liquids Line, supporting the production of candles, incense, room sprays, and diffusers. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with an ASAP start date. The listed pay is $24 per hour. The Production Assistant loads and monitors wax melters, prepares jars and wicks, pours and finishes candles, and operates filling equipment for room sprays and diffusers. The role also involves counting incense sticks; labeling, capping, and packing products; organizing finished stock; and helping with inventory counts and workspace maintenance. Employees are expected to follow safety, quality, and sanitation procedures throughout production. This is a physically demanding production-floor role. It requires standing and moving for 7–8 hours per day and repeatedly lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, as well as bending. The employer values attention to detail, positive communication, a willingness to learn machinery and methods, and practical problem-solving. Experience in food service, warehouse work, or another hands-on role is a plus.
Requirements
- Ability to repeatedly lift, bend, and stand for extended periods as an essential function of the job.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout each shift.
- Attention to detail.
- Positive energy and communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to learn new machinery and methods.
- Problem-solving skills and willingness to identify and address issues.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in food service, warehouse work, or another hands-on role.
Responsibilities
- Load wax melters, handling up to 500 pounds of wax per shift, and monitor temperatures.
- Wick and prepare jars before pouring candles.
- Clean, label, and quality-check finished candles, maintaining attention to detail and aesthetics.
- Keep finished stock organized for the shipping crew.
- Operate filling machines for room sprays and diffusers.
- Dunk and count incense sticks.
- Label, cap, and pack products safely and swiftly.
- Follow safety, quality, and sanitation procedures throughout production.
- Contribute to inventory counts and general workspace maintenance.
- Stand and move for 7–8 hours a day and repeatedly lift and carry up to 50 pounds throughout each shift.
Benefits
- Subsidized medical insurance, with options for dental and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Free annual Metro pass for L.A. County residents.
- Employee discount on products made by the company.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
