Smell of Love Candles, LLC Production Assistant Fairfax, VA · Part time

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Smell of Love Candles is searching for a strong, energetic, and motivated individual to join our team part-time as a Production Assistant.

Job responsibilities include:

• Operating machines for products
• Soaking then counting incense
• Production of incense, reed diffusers, and room sprays including labeling and packaging
• Pre-preparing packaging when necessary
• Loading wax melters with up to 260 lbs of wax daily
• Hand pouring candles
• Wicking jars in preparation for pouring process
• Labeling and cleaning of candles with aesthetic care
• Keeping stock organized and easily accessible
• Must be able to stand on your feet for 4-6 hours a day

Desired skills:

• Attention to detail
• Adaptable/flexible
• Strong communication
• Physical strength, this job will require repeated lifting of 50+ lbs
• Positive energy
• Self-motivated to perform well
• Ability to take direction
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn quickly
• A knack for working with machinery
• Ability to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain focus while performing repetitive tasks for long periods of time

Experience in food preparation, service industry, or other manual labor positions is ideal.

How to apply:

Please attach a resume and cover letter within the same document.

*Salary is based upon verified, relevant experience. *

Smell of Love Candles provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

NOTE: Smell of Love Candles will require proof of vaccination against COVID-19 with reasonable exemptions for all new hires. An exemption can be based on the legal requirements of disability and sincerely-held religious beliefs or practices. For those who are exempt, reasonable accommodation will be made with weekly FDA-approved testing.