Part Time Makery Associate

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Makery Associate (Part-Time)

Buff City Soap is on a mission to create fresh, handmade products that are free of harsh ingredients and full of nourishing plant-based goodness. Unlike traditional retailers, we don’t just sell our products—we make them right in our Makery every day.

We’re looking for energetic, guest-focused Makery Associates who love working with people, creating products, and being part of a fun, fast-paced team. This is a hands-on role that blends retail, sales, production, and guest experience.

What You’ll DoCreate an Exceptional Guest Experience

• Greet and engage every guest upon arrival.
• Provide excellent customer service and ensure each guest feels welcomed and valued.
• Build relationships with guests by understanding their needs and recommending the right products.
• Confidently make product recommendations and help drive sales.
• Support a positive, upbeat, and fun store environment.

Support Production & Fulfillment

• Assist with the production of handmade products including bath bombs, fizzes, scrubs, butters, and other Makery items.
• Label, shrink wrap, stock, and prepare products and sample kits.
• Maintain products according to inventory levels.
• Ensure all finished products meet company quality standards.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and cleanliness requirements.

Keep the Makery Running Smoothly

• Multitask in a fast-paced environment while balancing production, guest engagement, and daily tasks.
• Assist with maintaining cleanliness throughout the production and retail areas.
• Stock and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Work cohesively with the team while following company policies and procedures.

What We’re Looking For

• Retail sales or customer service experience preferred.
• Friendly, outgoing, and comfortable talking with guests.
• Ability to work in an upbeat, fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized.
• Dependable, positive, and willing to jump in where needed.
• Day, evening, weekend, and holiday availability preferred.

Physical RequirementsThis is an active role that involves both retail and production responsibilities.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift or assist in lifting boxes and supplies up to 50 pounds (repeatedly).
• Comfortable working around various scents and fragrances.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Ability to bend, reach, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and balance.
• Ability to assist with cleaning duties including dusting, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and general Makery maintenance.

Benefits

• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Flexible scheduling
• Employee discounts on products and services
• Anniversary recognition and gifts
• Fun contests and performance incentives

Job Details

• Job Type: Part-Time
• Pay: Starting at $12.00 per hour
• Schedule: Day shifts, evening shifts, holidays, and weekends as needed
• Work Location: In person

If you enjoy creating, connecting with guests, working with a team, and being part of a fun, hands-on retail environment, we’d love to meet you.