Velavida is looking for a dependable, hands-on Part-Time Candle Production Associate to support our manufacturing team. This is a production-floor role focused on helping candles move efficiently through wicking, pouring support, labeling, boxing, staging, quality checks, and general production prep.
This role is ideal for someone who likes working with their hands, follows directions well, moves with urgency, and is comfortable with repetitive work in a small manufacturing environment.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Hours: 25–30 hours per week
Pay: $15–$17 per hour
Responsibilities
- Wick and prepare candle vessels for production
- Stage materials and components for upcoming production runs
- Assist with candle pouring and post-pour production steps
- Label, box, pack, and prepare finished products
- Move completed candles off production tables to keep production flowing
- Perform basic quality-control checks
- Keep production areas clean, organized, and ready for the next run
- Follow daily and weekly production plans
- Record completed quantities and production progress
- Help wherever needed to keep production moving efficiently
What We’re Looking For
- Reliable weekday availability
- Comfortable standing and working with your hands for extended periods
- Able to perform repetitive tasks accurately and efficiently
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to follow written and verbal instructions
- Comfortable working independently once trained
- Willing to learn different parts of the candle production process
- Previous warehouse, fulfillment, assembly, production, packaging, kitchen prep, or similar hands-on experience is helpful, but not required
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift and move boxes and materials up to approximately 40–50 lbs when needed
- Comfortable working around warm wax, fragrance materials, and production equipment
About Velavida
Velavida is a growing private-label and contract candle manufacturer in Richardson, Texas. We produce candles for brands, businesses, and organizations and are building a production team that values reliability, quality, and keeping work moving.
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25.0 – 30.0 per week
Work Location: In person
