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Yankee Candle is seeking individuals who are passionate about home decor and fragrance. We are an energetic, innovative and engaged team, who values their people and their development. Not to mention ...

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Shipping Manager

South River, NJ · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Looking for someone to be part of our candle making team, being responsible for packing, shipping and general warehouse upkeep. Collaborative team environment looking for friendly people willing to ...

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Shipping Manager

South River, NJ · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Looking for someone to be part of our candle making team, being responsible for packing, shipping and general warehouse upkeep. Collaborative team environment looking for friendly people willing to ...

Company Description Candle Bar DSM is an interactive candle-making studio where fragrance, creativity, and community come together. The studio offers hands-on experiences that allow guests to design ...

Seasonal Shipping Specialist

Lafayette, IN · On-site

$17.25 - $22.25/hr

Antique Candle Co. candles are in retail stores and on our booming direct to consumer website which means we work in a fast-paced warehouse environment. You will get to work in a fast, fun and ...

$14.50 - $16.50/hr

Yankee Candle - Retail Sales Associate- Smithfield, NC Location: Retail Store Reports To: Store Manager Job Overview: Execute the following roles and responsibilities to deliver an exceptional guest ...

$14 - $16.25/hr

Yankee Candle - Retail Sales Associate - N Charleston, SC Location:Retail Store Reports To:Store Manager Job Overview: Execute the following roles and responsibilities to deliver an exceptional guest ...

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How much do candle jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for candle in the United States is $15.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.98 and $16.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a candle maker?

Candle makers, also known as chandlers, are professionals who create candles using various methods and materials such as wax, wicks, fragrances, and dyes. They may work by handcrafting artisanal candles or operating machinery in commercial settings to produce candles on a larger scale. Candle makers need to understand the properties of different waxes, scent blending, and safe production techniques. Their work is used for decorative, aromatic, and functional lighting purposes. Many candle makers also handle packaging, labeling, and sometimes even marketing their products.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a candle maker in a production environment?

As a candlemaker, your daily tasks often include preparing wax and molds, monitoring temperature controls, pouring wax, and adding scents or colors as required. You may also be responsible for trimming wicks, labeling, packaging finished candles, and maintaining cleanliness in the workspace. Collaboration with other team members, such as designers or quality control, ensures consistency and quality in the final product. Attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols are essential aspects of the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a candle maker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Candle Maker, you need knowledge of candle-making techniques, safety standards, and an understanding of fragrances and wax types, often gained through hands-on experience or vocational courses. Familiarity with tools like melting pots, molds, thermometers, and labeling equipment, as well as compliance with relevant safety certifications, is important. Creativity, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills help Candle Makers produce high-quality, appealing products and manage production efficiently. These skills and qualities are essential for ensuring consistent product quality, customer satisfaction, and business growth in a competitive craft industry.

What is the difference between Candle vs Fragrance Specialist?

AspectCandleFragrance Specialist
CredentialsBasic knowledge of candle making, safety certificationsKnowledge of fragrances, certifications in scent blending or perfumery
Work EnvironmentManufacturing, retail stores, craft studiosPerfume labs, fragrance development companies, retail
Industry UsageManufacturing and selling candlesCreating and testing fragrances for products
Common Search IntentHow to make candles, candle careersFragrance development, scent creation jobs

While both roles involve working with scents, a Candle focuses on manufacturing and selling candles, often requiring knowledge of candle safety and production. A Fragrance Specialist specializes in developing and testing scents, typically with expertise in perfumery and fragrance chemistry. The roles overlap in scent knowledge but differ in industry focus and skill sets.

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Infographic showing various Candle job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 37% Full Time, 62% Part Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $32,450 per year, or $15.6 per hour.

Yankee Candle - Part-Time 2nd Assistant - Washington, PA

Newell Brands

On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 12 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Act as Manager on Duty (MOD) for various shifts and assist the leadership team in achieving sales, organization, guest engagement, and profitability goals.

  • Provide assistance in directing and leading the store, including opening and closing the store, ensuring visual merchandising and operational standards, and restocking shelves as needed.

  • Assist with training and coaching store management teams and Sales Associates, and process guest transactions accurately.


Newell Brands rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 80 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

323rd of 545 rated manufacturers


Job description

Job ID: 13851 

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Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco, Coleman, Oster, Rubbermaid, Sharpie and Yankee Candle - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact-supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day. 

Retail Store Second Assistant Manager
Want to work with a product you love? Yankee Candle is seeking individuals who are passionate about home decor and fragrance. We are an energetic, innovative and engaged team, who values their people and their development. Not to mention, we offer a generous 50% off employee discount on most products.
We characterize our team as a band of avid retail and brand enthusiasts who care deeply about their work, and work hard to get the best possible results. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys an organization that moves swiftly, is open to change, and for someone who really cares about providing and demonstrating exceptional guest service-and can correlate that behavior with driving sales.
Job Summary:
As a Retail Store Second Assistant Manager, you are responsible for acting as Manager on Duty (MOD) for various shifts and assisting the leadership team with achieving sales, organization, guest engagement, and profitability goals within a Yankee Candle store.
Details:
Provides assistance in the direction and leadership of an assigned Yankee Candle Retail Store; opens and closes the store on a regular basis; acts as Manager on Duty (MOD) for various shifts; drives sales & profitability; provides exemplary guest service, ensures visual merchandising/presentation and operational standards; assists with the training and coaching of store management teams and Sales Associates; works to help the store achieve divisional and store sales and profitability goals; processes guest transactions and operates POS system with speed and accuracy; restocks shelves with product as needed.
Minimum Requirements:
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
2 years' supervisory/management experience in a retail sales environment or similar fast paced, customer service environment, preferred.
Strong customer service skills and the ability to sell products is required.
Demonstrated ability to effectively coach and train others in a retail setting, and the ability to relate well using communication, interpersonal, diplomacy and related skills required.
Hours:
Flexibility in work schedule is required including the ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as operational need may require.
Salary Structure:
This position offers a competitive rate & excellent benefits package.
We are an e-Verify employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status
About Yankee Candle
Yankee Candle is a leading designer, manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of premium scented candles, based on sales. Yankee Candle participates in the $25 billion global candle and home fragrance market. Yankee Candle has a 46-year history of offering distinctive products and marketing them as affordable luxuries and consumable gifts. Yankee Candle sells its products through a North American wholesale guest network of approximately 35,000 store locations, a growing base of Yankee Candle owned and operated retail stores, direct mail catalogs, and its Internet website (www.yankeecandle.com). Outside of North America, Yankee Candle sells its products primarily through an international wholesale guest network of over 6,000 store locations and distributors covering over 50 countries on a combined basis. www.yankeecandle.com
Yankee Candle is subsidiary of Newell Brands
Yankee Candle is part of Newell Brands, a global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Paper Mate, Sharpie, Dymo, EXPO, Parker, Elmer's, Coleman, Jostens, Marmot, Rawlings, Irwin, Lenox, Oster, Sunbeam, FoodSaver, Mr. Coffee, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Graco, Baby Jogger, NUK, Calphalon, Rubbermaid, Contigo, First Alert, Waddington and Yankee Candle. Driven by a sharp focus on the consumer, leading investment in innovation and brands, and a performance-driven culture, Newell Brands helps consumers achieve more where they live, learn, work and play.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer's, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply. 


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Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer's, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz.

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Atlanta, GA, US

Year founded

1903

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