Production Specialist

Antique Candle Co.®•Lafayette, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Production Specialists are responsible for stickering, wicking, pouring, cleaning, labeling and lidding all candles according to the production schedule and levels of demand as determined by the Senior Production Director and Executive Team. Antique Candle Co.® candles are in retail stores and on our booming direct to consumer website which means we work in a fast-paced warehouse environment. You will get to work in a fast, fun and friendly work setting while getting to make some of the best smelling candles around!

Requirements

Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to self-start and take initiative.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
Ability to function well in a team environment that is high-paced and at times (let’s be honest, we’re talking Q3 and Q4) stressful.
Ability to exhibit the small business mindset, even as the business grows.
Willingness to shift and be flexible with changing goals and timelines.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.
Standing work approximately 90% of the time.

Responsibilities

Works collaboratively with the entire production team to ensure the production schedule is completed every day with the high level of quality our candle friends know and love.
Pours candles into mason jars and antique vessels as well as labels, cleans, and lids candles with aesthetic care, making sure labels are straight and centered, jars are spotless, and lids are screwed on tightly.
Executes, adapts to, and stays current on proper operational procedures to ensure efficiency and maximize output. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our processes and with improvement comes change!
Operates the wicking and glue machines to wick candles with extreme precision in preparation for the pouring process.
Unloads pallets of raw materials and finished goods as well as palletizes finished goods.
Champions the safety culture by always following safety guidelines, ensuring materials are organized, participating in 5S activities, and assisting with weekly assigned cleaning tasks.
Packages and ships retail and wholesale orders as needed during our busiest times of the year.
Collaborates in a team environment that continuously brainstorms new processes to scale operations with the company’s growth.
Oversees a unique captainship, taking responsibility and ownership for the execution of the assigned project or task.
Participates in weekly 1x1 meetings with direct supervisor to discuss wins and opportunities.