Fragrance Technician I/II

Empire Candle Co.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Candle Co. in Kansas City, KS, is seeking a Fragrance Technician I/II to accurately measure and stage fragrance materials and stabilizers for production, using fragrance pick tickets and the ERP system.

You will weigh, label, and stage materials, recording transactions in Sage X3 to keep inventory accurate in real time and support production with efficient material flow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivated with ability to prioritize tasks.
• Basic computer skills and ERP data entry.
• Ability to pass forklift operator and material handler assessments.

Responsibilities

• Accurately measure, portion, issue, and stage fragrance and stabilizers.
• Weigh, label, and stage materials per pick tickets and work orders.
• Record quantities and complete inventory transactions in Sage X3.
• Maintain accurate, real-time inventory records during picking and staging.
• Collaborate with Material Handlers to manage fragrance barrels and staging.
• Operate a forklift if certified and support production as needed.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Prioritization

English communication

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sage X3

ERP systems

Handheld scanners

Job description

Light the way forward with a career you’ll love.

At Empire Candle, we believe great products start with great people. From our manufacturing floor in Kansas City to our creative, sourcing, and operations teams, we’re always looking for passionate, driven individuals to help us craft high-quality scented candles for brands across the country. Explore our current job openings and discover how you can grow with us.

Position:Fragrance Technician I/II

Location: Kansas City, KS

Job Id:704

# of Openings:1

We are a candle company located in Kansas City, Kansas. Yes, our candles are made here LOCALLY! For 75 years, Empire Candle CO., has surged above the industry standard to deliver our high-quality Tuscany candle and fragrance innovations. As a full-service manufacturer of candles, wax melts, and home fragrance accessories, we always strive to improve our customers' experience with our dynamic range of reliable products.

Fragrance Technician II Position Overview Accurately measure, portion, issue, and stage fragrance and light stabilizer materials according to fragrance pick tickets and production work order requirements.

• Utilize fragrance pick tickets to prepare fragrance and light stabilizer for production work orders.
• Accurately weigh, portion, label, and stage fragrance and light stabilizer according to pick ticket requirements.
• Record fragrance and light stabilizer quantities and complete material issue transactions in Sage X3, applying inventory to the correct work orders.
• Maintain accurate inventory records by completing transactions accurately and in real time during the picking and staging process.
• Handle additional material requests from production for fragrance and light stabilizer and update system records accordingly.
• Use handheld scanners, barcodes, and manual entry as needed to complete inventory transactions and required paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Locate, pull, and verify materials and supplies listed on production work orders.
• Collaborate with Material Handlers to manage fragrance barrels and stage fragrance for work orders.
• Collaborate with the manager to resolve inventory, material, staging, or work order issues as needed.
• Ability to obtain and maintain company-required certification to safely operate a sit-down or stand-up forklift, if assigned.
• Operate forklift safely and correctly in environment that includes foot traffic and production employees.
• Work assigned schedule and overtime as required based on business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements – Education, Skills and Experiences

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks based on deadlines and production needs.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP system data entry.
• Ability to pass Forklift Operator & Material Handler pre-hire assessment with a passing score.
• Previous experience using industrial scales, bench scales, floor scales, or other weighing equipment is preferred.
• Familiarity with inventory practices, material handling, and production work orders is preferred.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to perform transactions in Sage X3 or similar ERP systems to maintain accurate inventory records.

Requirements – Physical & Environmental

• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and move or maneuver containers, drums, or materials weighing up to 500 pounds with appropriate equipment frequently
• Ability to work in a highly fragranced environment with appropriate PPE and controls, as required.
• Position requires bending, sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, reaching, reaching above shoulders, fine finger movements, manual dexterity, and climbing stairs.
• May be required to stand, sit, or walk for long periods of time.
• Position requires working around moving machinery and material handling equipment.
• Exposure to changes in temperature and/or humidity.