Soap Maker

About the role

Create handmade soaps and bath products from scratch using the cold process soap-making method while accurately following recipes and production procedures.

Mix colors, fragrances, and ingredients to create high-quality products.

Serve as both a Soap Maker and Makery Associate by engaging with guests, answering questions, and providing exceptional customer service.

Develop and maintain knowledge of all products we make and sell to confidently educate guests and make product recommendations.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Work closely with a fun, energetic team in a fast-paced retail and production setting.

Responsibilities

• Create handmade soaps and bath products from scratch using the cold process soap-making method while accurately following recipes and production procedures.
• Mix colors, fragrances, and ingredients to create high-quality products.
• Serve as both a Soap Maker and Makery Associate by engaging with guests, answering questions, and providing exceptional customer service.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of all products we make and sell to confidently educate guests and make product recommendations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Work closely with a fun, energetic team in a fast-paced retail and production setting.

Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. repetitively throughout a shift.
• Must be comfortable working around strong fragrances and scents.
• Cold process soap making involves working with lye (sodium hydroxide), a caustic chemical essential to soap production.
• Comprehensive training is provided, and all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is supplied and must be worn during production activities.

Qualifications

• Experience with cold process soap-making preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and procedures accurately.
• Customer service experience is a plus.

Skills

• Knowledge of basic chemistry and soap-making techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in mixing and measuring ingredients.

Benefits

• Employee discounts on products and services
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available
• Paid time off eligibility
• Flexible scheduling
• Competitive bonus opportunities
• Growth and advancement opportunities

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling to accommodate the needs of the job and the team.

THE BUFF CITY STORY

We're on a mission to create handmade products that are free of harsh ingredients and full of nourishing plant-based goodies to make your skin happy.

Why We Make Soap:

• Most trusted brands you’re washing up with are made with detergents, chemicals and tallow, which is just another name for cow fat (umm… gross).
• Sulfates, artificial detergents and parabens can cause irritation, trigger allergies and have other unpleasant side effects.
• We found ourselves in a bit of a lather about the whole business after learning more about commercial soap ingredients.
• In 2013, we began experimenting with soap recipes that are safe for your skin and contain ingredients you can actually pronounce.
• After making a few big messes, we created something wonderful and Buff City Soap was born.

OUR SOAP MAKERY

We handcraft each bar of Buff City soap in what we call our Soap Makeries. Each of our locations makes every product sold right there, where you can see exactly what goes into the products you put on your body. It’s a bit of a mad lab stocked with ingredients like rose petals, lavender buds, hemp seed oil, shea butter, charcoal, and tea tree oil. Even our body scrubs are squeaky clean with natural exfoliants like chopped loofah bits, crushed walnut shells, and poppy seeds. What you will never see are artificial detergents, surfactants, dyes, or other harsh chemicals.

We even have our fragrances manufactured for us to ensure they are free of phthalates, parabens, and formaldehyde containing/forming ingredients. You can customize your products with the scent (or non-scent) of your choice and the ingredients that you prefer.