Candle Technician (Entry Level)

SEA, Ltd; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Company-paid vacation

Sick leave

HSA

Wellness rewards program

Job summary

SEA, Ltd. is seeking candidates for our Candle Testing Lab in Columbus, OH to join a temporary-to-permanent, full-time role at 10 hours per day, four days per week. The position pays $19 per hour and requires strong attention to detail in a high fragrance environment.

The role involves handling test samples, setting up tests, documenting results, and maintaining lab cleanliness. Must lift 50 lbs, stand long hours, and work in a non-remote, in-lab setting.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, observation, written and verbal communication, and multi-tasking skills.
• Basic knowledge of Excel and Access.
• High school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Un-boxes, weighs and logs product test samples as they arrive.
• Performs sample setup in testing lab.
• Tests, observes and documents test samples per protocols.
• Maintains lab cleanliness (wax, HVAC filters, burn surfaces).
• Analyzes soot collection targets and conducts flash-point testing.
• Photographs and catalogs/disposes of test samples.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Basic Excel & Access

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

SEA, Ltd. is hiring for our Candle Testing Lab! This is a temporary to permanent role with full-time hours (4 days per week, 10 hours per day). The ideal candidates for these roles will enjoy working on their feet and will understand that this is a high fragrance environment. Pay is $19/hr.

Please note that the hours for this opportunity are as follows:

Sunday-Wednesday: 3:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

Sunday- Wednesday: 4:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Un-boxes, weighs and logs of product test samples as they arrive
• Performs sample setup in testing lab
• Tests, observes and documents test samples in accordance with required protocols
• Performs general housekeeping in the lab (cleaning wax off testing shelves and floor, cleaning HVAC filters, replacement of burn surfaces)
• Analyzes soot collection targets
• Conducts flash-point testing
• Photographs test samples
• Catalogs, stores and disposes of test samples

Position Requirements:

• Strong organizational, observation, written and verbal communication, and multi-tasking skills
• Basic knowledge of Excel and Access
• High school diploma

** This will be an in-laboratory opportunity (not remote)**

*MUST be able to handle strong and continuous fragrances*

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to climb a ladder
• Ability to stand for 4+ hours per day
• Ability to handle exposure to high fragrance odors

S-E-A places a strong value on employee health and wellness across the company. As part of this commitment, S-E-A offers several benefits aimed at health and wellbeing, such as medical, dental and vision plans, company-paid vacation, holiday and sick leave, parental leave, company-funded HSA, an employee assistance program and a wellness rewards program. Additionally, most offices have an on-site workout facility.