Wax Prep Specialist - 2nd Shift

Wax Prep Specialist - 2nd Shift

 

Job Summary:

Perform a variety of routine duties which involve a number of manual and other related operations to include department wax tank preparation, coloring wax, and similar designated duties requiring somewhat more complex operations.  In addition, the Wax Prep Specialist will perform duties of a candle maker to support the production of all YCC candle styles as needed. Duties may include, interpreting schedules, calculating formulas, transferring raw materials, and using colorants.  May use some manual and automated equipment including basic hand tools, temperature gauges, wax tanks, pumps, and hoses.  Position also includes the use of raw materials such as ultraviolet inhibitors, paraffin wax, wax hardeners, fragrance oil, and various safety equipment. 

 

 

Minimum Requirements: Previous candle making experience strongly preferred. Experience in following and executing cooking recipes, batch mixing, or manufacturing formulas very helpful.  Ability to match and discern colors, color gradations and scents required (Finalists will be administered a standard color vision test as part of the interview process). Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills a must.  Accuracy, thoroughness, and ability to prioritize are critical. Demonstrated willingness to take on responsibility and work cooperatively with others as well as independently. Ability to exercise good judgment to comply with instructions and standard procedures. Ability to exert physical effort up to 15% of the time for weights over 60 lbs., as well as effort more frequently under 25 lbs.  Ability to comply with Yankee Candle Company safety policies and awareness of proper usage of Personal Protective Equipment needed.  Ability to read and write in the English language using tables, logs, production schedules and related documents required. Knowledge of arithmetic including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing to compute percentages of wax additives also required.  Familiarity with basic computer functions preferred.

 

Hours:

Second Shift, Monday thru Friday, 2:00PM - 10:00PM 

 

Flexibility in work schedule is also required for possible overtime, work on holidays, weekends and extended hours with minimal notice and as required by operational need.

 

This position offers a very competitive salary & excellent benefits package. 

 

Salary Structure:

Universal Pay Scale – Pay Grade U11

 

The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully  discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by federal or state law.  EOE/M/F/D/V

 

Company Overview:

  The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. is the nation’s leading designer, manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of premium scented candles, in the growing giftware industry with sales of $737 million dollars in fiscal year 2007. Employing approximately 5,500 people, Yankee Candle (Headquartered in South Deerfield, Massachusetts) has a 39 year history of offering distinctive products and marketing them as affordable luxuries and consumable gifts. Having earned a reputation for superior, long-lasting fragrance quality, Yankee Candle is America’s trusted choice for fragrance.

 

The Company sells its products through a North American wholesale customer network of approximately 16,700 store locations, a growing base of Company owned and operated retail stores (459 located in 43 states as of December 29, 2007), direct mail catalogs, its Internet websites (www.yankeecandle.com,  www.illuminations.com , and www.aromanaturals.com), international distributors and to a European wholesale customer network of approximately 2,700 store locations (through its distribution center located in Bristol, England).

 

A key contributor to our success has been our vertically integrated business model, which enables us to control most every aspect of our business, from product development to manufacturing to distribution to marketing and sales. This structure allows us to consistently provide high quality and innovative products, deliver them in a timely and efficient manner to customers all over the world and provide excellent customer service. The power of the Yankee Candle® brand and our dedicated and talented employee base truly set us apart from our competitors.

 

Our one-of-a-kind Flagship Store in South Deerfield, MA is the world’s largest candle and Christmas store, containing approximately 90,000 square feet of retail and entertainment space, and has been ranked as one of the most popular tourist attractions in Massachusetts.