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Production Assistant

Bridgeport, Chicago, IL, USA

Job Type

1099 Contractor | Flexible Hours

Workspace

On-Site

About the Role

This is a contractor-based position that offers flexibility while requiring precision and consistency. You’ll work from our studio in Bridgeport and help produce our signature cement vessels, candles, body oils, and body teas. This role is perfect for someone who is organized, hands-on, and enjoys working independently.

Requirements

  • Must be able to lift boxes and materials up to 40 lbs

  • Must be comfortable working with hot wax and fragrance oils

  • Must not have fragrance sensitivities or allergies that may interfere with production

  • Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks

  • Must be able to follow instructions and formulas precisely

  • Must be organized and reliable

  • Must be 18 or older and eligible to work as a 1099 contractor



Responsibilities Include:

  • Creating cement vessels for candles

  • Wicking vessels

  • Mixing wax and fragrance oils based on exact measurements

  • Pouring wax to complete candles

  • Packaging and shipping orders

  • Making body oils and body teas

  • Organizing and maintaining the studio

  • Tracking and ordering inventory



Schedule + Structure:

  • 1 required admin day per week (2 hours of studio maintenance+ inventory work, paid flat fee)

  • This is a production-based role -- your earnings scale with how much you complete. You are paid per item produced, offering you the freedom to control how and when you work.

  • You choose your schedule: work overnight, one full day, or break it up however you like—as long as product deadlines are met

  • Quiet, creative-friendly studio environment (you can bring a laptop to work on school or side projects between pours)



We’re Looking For Someone Who Is:

  • Reliable and organized

  • Able to follow measurements and instructions carefully

  • Comfortable working independently

  • Available to work from the Bridgeport studio regularly

  • Open to flexible hours and goal-based production

  • Communicative and responsive about deadlines and studio updates

About the Company

TIAEL is a handcrafted luxury candle brand rooted in intentional energy and effortless living. Each candle is handcrafted with purpose. We're looking for a reliable, detail-oriented, and self-motivated Production Assistant to help bring our handcrafted products to life at our Bridgeport studio.

Help us build something beautiful.
Stay lit, stay effortless.

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