Flexible Studio Production Specialist

TIAEL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A handcrafted luxury candle brand in Chicago is seeking a Production Assistant to help create and manage handcrafted products in their Bridgeport studio. The role offers flexibility in hours and production-based pay, making it ideal for organized individuals who thrive in independent work environments. Key responsibilities include mixing, pouring, and packaging candles, as well as studio maintenance. Candidates must be reliable, able to lift materials, and follow precise instructions.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift boxes and materials up to 40 lbs.
• Must be comfortable working with hot wax and fragrance oils.
• Must be organized and reliable.
• Must be able to follow instructions and formulas precisely.
• Must be 18 or older and eligible to work as a 1099 contractor.

Responsibilities

• Creating cement vessels for candles.
• Mixing wax and fragrance oils based on exact measurements.
• Pouring wax to complete candles.
• Packaging and shipping orders.
• Making body oils and body teas.
• Organizing and maintaining the studio.
• Tracking and ordering inventory.

Skills

Reliability

Organization

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

A handcrafted luxury candle brand in Chicago is seeking a Production Assistant to help create and manage handcrafted products in their Bridgeport studio. The role offers flexibility in hours and production-based pay, making it ideal for organized individuals who thrive in independent work environments. Key responsibilities include mixing, pouring, and packaging candles, as well as studio maintenance. Candidates must be reliable, able to lift materials, and follow precise instructions.