Production Assistant – Candles & Fragrance Manufacturing

Make Scents Happen

Our production floor is where raw ingredients are transformed into the candles, incense, and diffusers our customers love. As a Production Assistant, you’ll rotate between our Candles Line and Liquids Line, learning every step of the process, from loading giant wax melters to perfectly labeling a reed diffuser.

Location: P.F. Candle Co. Commerce, CA
Schedule: Full-Time · Monday – Friday · 7 AM – 3 PM
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: $24/HR

What You’ll Do

Candles Line

• Load wax melters (up to 500 lb of wax per shift) and monitor temperatures.

• Wick and prep jars before pouring.

• Clean, label, and quality-check finished candles with meticulous attention to detail and aesthetics.

• Keep finished stock organized so our shipping crew can fly.

Liquids Line

• Operate filling machines for room sprays and diffusers.

• “Dunk & count” incense sticks

• Label, cap, and pack products safely and swiftly.

All Lines

• Stand and move for 7–8 hours a day.

• Lift and carry up to 50 lb repeatedly throughout each shift - this is a physical requirement of the role, performed multiple times daily

• Follow safety, quality, and sanitation procedures at every step.

• Contribute to inventory counts and general workspace maintenance.

What You Bring

• Attention to detail: You notice the crooked label before anyone else.

• Positive energy & communication: a good vibe is part of the product.

• Physical capability: This role requires the ability to repeatedly lift, bend, and stand for extended periods as an essential function of the job.

• Quick learning curve: new machinery and methods don’t scare you.

• Problem-solving chops: see something, say something, fix something.

• Experience in food service, warehouse, or other hands-on roles is a plus.

Perks & Benefits

• Subsidized medical insurance, with options for dental and vision coverage

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

• Free annual Metro pass (for L.A. County residents)

• Employee discount on everything we make—yes, even your favorite candle

Ready to Pour?

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HOW TO APPLY

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P.F. Candle Co. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.