Manufacturing Assistant

Kitchen Kettle Village; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Scheduling flexibility for work/life

20% discount at Kitchen Kettle Foods &

Burnley Enterprises shops

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Burnley Enterprises at Kitchen Kettle Village in Intercourse, PA is seeking a Manufacturing Assistant to support candle production and leather goods assembly. Responsibilities include preparing materials, producing products to specification, labeling, packaging, and assisting with custom monogrammed items.

The role emphasizes hands-on production, customer service at the point of sale, and collaboration with management to improve safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must-have traits: results-driven mindset, strong organization, adaptability, coachability, clear communication, guest-focused service, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare jars, wicks, wax melters, and materials for candle production.
• Produce candles and wax melts following scent, dye, and temperature specifications.
• Assemble, label, price, and package finished candle products after curing.
• Perform leather goods assembly including gluing, fastening, riveting, and hardware installation.
• Assist with bag production through piling, clipping, turning, and related tasks.
• Operate embossing equipment to apply logos and monograms to leather products.
• Maintain clean, safe workstations and manufacturing areas.
• Receive, organize, and inventory raw materials and finished goods for production support.
• Provide exceptional customer service by explaining manufacturing processes and creating custom monogrammed products.
• Collaborate with management to improve procedures, safety practices, and production efficiency.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding quality control and material needs.
• Monitor repairs, special orders, and production levels to meet inventory requirements.

Skills

Results Driven

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Coachability

Communication

Guest focus

Diversity & Inclusion

Job description

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2 days ago Requisition ID: 1834

MANUFACTURING ASSISTANT

Burnley Enterprises at Kitchen Kettle Village

Intercourse, Pa | $15 / hour | Full-time

Help bring our products to life! The Burnley Enterprises Manufacturing Assistant supports the creation of products for several Burnley Enterprises brands, including By Candle Light candles and Deerskin Leather handbags. This hands-on role also assists with trunk shows, provides retail sales support, and helps wherever production is needed.

Vision : Spreading Happiness

Mission : Creating Exceptional Experiences and Lasting Memories

Values : Create WOWs, Embrace Change, Have Fun, Think, Build Relationships, Work Safe Work Smart,

& We Before Me

• Family-owned and operated since 1954
• Non-traditional retail and food service hours - Closed evenings and Sundays
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Penn Medicine HealthWorks
• Wellness programs
• Scheduling flexibility for work/life balance
• 20% discount at all Kitchen Kettle Foods and Burnley Enterprise shops
• Learning and development opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Prepare jars, wicks, wax melters, and materials for candle production.
• Produce candles and wax melts by following established scent, dye, and temperature specifications.
• Assemble, label, price, and package finished candle products after curing.
• Perform leather goods assembly, including gluing, fastening, riveting, hardware installation, zipper stops, and hole punching.
• Assist with bag production through piling, clipping, turning, and other assembly tasks.
• Operate embossing equipment to apply company logos and customer monograms to leather products.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe workstations and manufacturing areas.
• Receive, organize, and inventory raw materials and finished goods to support production needs.
• Provide exceptional customer service by explaining manufacturing processes, answering questions, and creating custom monogrammed products.
• Collaborate with management to improve manufacturing procedures, safety practices, and production efficiency.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding quality control, inventory, and material needs.
• Monitor repairs, special orders, and production levels to ensure inventory requirements are met.

What You Bring

• Results Driven
• Organizational skills
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment
• Coachability
• Communication / Guest Focus
• Diversity and Inclusion

For a complete description of this position, please review the attached full job description. The attachment includes detailed information about the essential functions, competencies, work environment, physical demands, position type, expected hours of work, and other job-related details.

Closed evenings and Sundays | 5-day work week
37-40 hours per week

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Manufacturing Assistant Job Description.pdf