Manufacturing & Craft Assistant: Candles & Leather

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

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.