3rd Shift Quality Technician
Company: Alene Candles Midwest LLC
Location: New Albany
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Alene Candles LLC & Midwest is a
private label, contract manufacturer that produces high-quality
candles for some of the world’s most recognized retail, boutique,
and cosmetic brands. With our headquarters in New Hampshire and
locations in Ohio, we’ve been in business for 30 years. We are
passionate about making the best products in the world, making
safety our number one priority, and being an insanely great place
to work. The Quality Technician I can perform quality assurance
duties as assigned to assure all products meet or exceed customer
requirements. The Quality Technician I is expected to demonstrate
proficiency in at least one of the three discipline identified, 1)
wax batch approvals, sample inspection, processing, packaging and
distribution of samples to customers and or secondary test
providers; the creation and distribution of required documentation
to internal and external test groups, the entry and validation of
data into specified databases maintenance of cataloging of wax
inspection standards 2) the inspection of incoming components to
approved standards; the creation and storage of inspection records
and other documentation into specified system, the maintenance of
incoming inspection standard 3) the sampling/inspection of
in-process production materials, the sampling/inspection of
finished goods at pack-out; and/or sampling/inspection of finished
goods in inventory against standards. Responsibilities also include
collecting and entering inspection results and/or other information
in logs (paper and/or computer), and other duties and tasks as
assigned. In addition, they assist the QA management with data
collection activities and projects. It is expected that the Quality
Technician I can work from standard department SOP’s and
participate in cross training activities to become eligible to
transition into the Quality Technician II role within 12-18 months
from becoming a Quality Technician I. Role and Responsibilities
Supports the supervisor with quality related items in a
manufacturing process environment with respect to candles and home
fragrance products. Monitors and helps verify corrective and
preventive actions are effective and sustainable while maintaining
product quality (wax, wick, fill weights, wick centering, labeling,
cleanliness, etc.) against standard operating procedures). Evaluate
efficiency standards and measure performance to targets. Tracks,
reports, , and supports corrective actions as defined by the
supervisor to maintain and improve efficiencies. Responsible for
supporting the BME & EU testing process, logging samples into
database, and printing testing forms and ID barcodes. (zero-cure
burns, other burns & testing). Monitor and report on the quality of
finished candles at pack-out against customer requirements.
Prepares samples according to customer requirements, sets up
distribution to various testing facilities (internal, customer, 3rd
party), and communicates the sample distribution list with various
customer reps daily. Ensures a safe work environment by
communicating safety requirements, auditing, tracking, and
providing feedback and corrective actions to employees and
management. Will collect data, maintain metrics, monitor trends,
and report to supervision on the health and well-being of
manufacturing Help keep the expected performance standards visible
to all production and QA personnel Perform process, line and
procedural audits while challenged with Provides additional support
where needed and serve as backup coverage for senior technicians
and supervisors. Required Qualifications High school diploma or
general education diploma (GED) 1 year as an inspector or similar
position in which the individual was required to monitor and report
on quality attributes of some product and/or process Must be able
to speak and understand English Preferred Qualifications Will be
expected to be a team member offering opinions, supporting
initiatives, and treating co-workers with mutual respect. Ability
to use various machines and practical skills. Good communication
skills to deliver valuable teamwork. Able to follow and execute
instructions.
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