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Newell Brands

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 ...

Newell Brands

$16 - $19.75/hr

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 ...

Newell Brands

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 ...

Newell Brands

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 ...

Newell Brands

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 ...

Newell Brands

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 ...

Newell Brands

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 ...

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Newell Brands

$16 - $21.75/hr

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 ...

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Busser

Mission, KS · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

Some of the responsibilities might include: - Prepare the dining room, - Clean and cloth tables; set decorations, condiments, candles, etc. - Maintain cleanliness of menus - Remove completed courses ...

Cracker Barrel

Retail Sales

Junction City, KS · On-site

$14 - $16/hr

Maybe it's a cozy candle, a childhood-favorite snack, or the perfect gift for someone. Here it's never about making a sale, but about making a memory our guests can take with them. So if you're ...

Cracker Barrel

Retail Sales

Junction City, KS

$14 - $16/hr

Maybe it's a cozy candle, a childhood-favorite snack, or the perfect gift for someone. Here it's never about making a sale, but about making a memory our guests can take with them. So if you're ...

Cracker Barrel

Retail Sales

Topeka, KS · On-site

$14 - $16.25/hr

Maybe it's a cozy candle, a childhood-favorite snack, or the perfect gift for someone. Here it's never about making a sale, but about making a memory our guests can take with them. So if you're ...

Cracker Barrel

Retail Sales

Olathe, KS · On-site

$14.50 - $16.75/hr

Maybe it's a cozy candle, a childhood-favorite snack, or the perfect gift for someone. Here it's never about making a sale, but about making a memory our guests can take with them. So if you're ...

Cracker Barrel

Retail Sales

Wichita, KS · On-site

$13.50 - $15.50/hr

Maybe it's a cozy candle, a childhood-favorite snack, or the perfect gift for someone. Here it's never about making a sale, but about making a memory our guests can take with them. So if you're ...

Cracker Barrel

Retail Sales

Wichita, KS · On-site

$13.50 - $15.50/hr

Maybe it's a cozy candle, a childhood-favorite snack, or the perfect gift for someone. Here it's never about making a sale, but about making a memory our guests can take with them. So if you're ...

Cracker Barrel

Retail Sales

Topeka, KS

$12.50 - $14.25/hr

Maybe it's a cozy candle, a childhood-favorite snack, or the perfect gift for someone. Here it's never about making a sale, but about making a memory our guests can take with them. So if you're ...

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What is a candle maker?

Candle makers are professionals or artisans who create candles from materials such as wax, wicks, and fragrances. They may work in factories, small businesses, or as independent crafters, designing candles for various purposes including decoration, aromatherapy, or special occasions. Their work involves selecting materials, melting and pouring wax, setting wicks, and sometimes adding color or scent. Candle makers need attention to detail and creativity to produce attractive and functional candles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a candle maker?

To thrive as a Candle Maker, you need knowledge of candle-making techniques, wax types, and scent blending, often supported by hands-on experience or relevant workshops. Familiarity with tools such as melting pots, molds, thermometers, and safety equipment is essential. Creativity, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills help create high-quality, appealing products and maintain production standards. These abilities ensure candles are safe, consistent, and attractive to customers, supporting business growth and customer satisfaction.

What are some of the common challenges faced by candle makers in a production environment?

Candle makers often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistency in scent and color, ensuring the quality and safety of each batch, and managing the efficiency of the production line. Meeting customer expectations for unique designs or custom orders can also require attention to detail and strong creative skills. Additionally, candle makers must adhere to safety standards when working with hot wax and fragrances, and often collaborate with marketing or sales teams to align product offerings with market trends.

What is the difference between Candles vs Candle Makers?

AspectCandlesCandle Makers
CredentialsTypically no formal credentials requiredOften have training or certifications in candle making
Work EnvironmentRetail stores, craft fairs, onlineWorkshops, manufacturing facilities, studios
Industry UsageConsumers, gift shops, home decorManufacturers, artisans, small businesses
Search & Comparison IntentBuying or using candlesCreating or manufacturing candles

While candles are the finished products used for decoration or ambiance, candle makers are the artisans or manufacturers who create these products. Candle makers focus on the craft, techniques, and production process, whereas candles are the end items purchased by consumers. Understanding this difference helps clarify whether you're interested in making candles or simply using them.

What are the most commonly searched types of Candles jobs in Kansas?

The most popular types of Candles jobs in Kansas are:

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Infographic showing various Candles job openings in Kansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 49% Full Time, 47% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 77% Physical, and 23% Remote job distribution.

General Labor - 1st shift

Empire Candle Co., LLC

Kansas City, KS • On-site

$15/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Position Overview:
Provide operational support to maximize production while maintaining safety standards. Key responsibilities include unloading and loading jars, assembling boxes, and visually inspecting products to ensure the quality of candles.
Position Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm
Hourly pay rate: $15.00
Essential Job Functions (Include, but not limited to):
  1. Comply with all workplace standards and safety procedures, including Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements (OSHA), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Company Policies and Guidelines.
  2. Follow equipment operating parameters to maximize production, while meeting all product specifications.
  3. Equipment that may be used during general labor activities include, but are not limited to:
    • Scissors - for trimming wicks and undoing pallet wrapping
    • Box Cutters - for undoing pallet wrapping and opening boxes
    • Hot Plates - for heating hot melt adhesive to manually glue wicks in jars
    • Wicking Machines - automatic and semi-automatic wicking machines that assist in placing and gluing wicks in jars
    • Heat Guns - for touching up minor aesthetic blemishes on candles
    • Labelers - for applying labels to the product
    • Taper - for applying box tape to the packed-out corrugated cases
  4. Perform general labor activities such as gluing wicks in jars, using scissors, and putting lids on vessels.
  5. Unload empty jars from pallets and load empty jars onto conveyor belts
  6. Assemble corrugated components and pack finished products into boxes.
  7. Stack finished cases onto pallets following the correct Ti-Hi pattern.
  8. Build displays and assortments in project areas.
  9. Visually inspect jars, candles, labels, and other items.
  10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements - Education, Skills and Experiences
To successfully perform this job, an individual must satisfactorily complete each essential duty. This will be verified through practical testing administered by a member of management. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
  1. High School Diploma or GED preferred.
  2. Manufacturing experience in a high paced facility preferred.
  3. Basic computer skills required.
  4. Demonstrated ability to work safely in a production environment required.
  5. Demonstrated ability to read/interpret/follow instructions in regard to workplace documentation, such as SOP's, Operator Checklists, Work Instructions, etc.
  6. Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule and overtime as required, based on production demands.

Requirements - Physical & Environmental
  1. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  2. Low Sensitivity to a highly fragranced work environment.
  3. Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs. frequently. May be required to lift up to 35 lbs. occasionally.
  4. Position will require you to bend, sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, reach, reach above shoulders, utilize fine finger movements, handle objects requiring manual dexterity. May be required to stand, sit, or walk for long periods of time.
  5. Good finger dexterity for tasks such as gluing wicks into jars, using scissors, and placing lids on vessels.
  6. Position requires you to be around moving machinery.
  7. Position will include exposure to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity.
  8. Excellent color acuity.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associate with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, work load, rush jobs, or technological developments).

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