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Creating the joy of light together
We are one of the oldest candle manufacturers in the world and a traditional manufacturer of quality candles in Switzerland. Hongler Kerzen AG has been family-owned for over 300 years and nine generations.
Here you can find our current vacancies.
To strengthen our production team, we are looking for a candidate to start on 1 September 2026 or by agreement
Operations Assistant
100%
Your profile
• Completed vocational training as a chef, mechanic, carpenter, baker
or a similar profession
• several years’ professional experience
• Computer science user skills
• good command of German, both spoken and written
• Ability to work independently and with precision
• Hold a forklift licence, or be willing to obtain one
• Good physical condition (able to carry loads of up to 30 kg)
Your responsibilities
• Making candles with a drawing machine
• Preparing candles for decorating
• Assistance with the production of altar and Easter candles
using various machines
• Dipping coloured candles
• Conducting burn tests
We offer
• varied tasks for an all-rounder
• work in a small, friendly team
• Attractive jobs in beautiful surroundings
• competitive remuneration
• 5/6 weeks’ holiday
Special
• The volume of work is subject to significant
seasonal fluctuations.
• Overtime worked during the winter months (October
to Easter) is compensated for during the summer months.
• Our candle production facility is regularly visited by tour groups. You should enjoy interacting with visitors.
• 4 weeks’ annual closure:
two weeks in July / two weeks in August
Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application, including a recent passport photo, via email to --> philipp.zuend@hongler.ch
If you have any questions, please contact Philipp Zünd (071 788 44 46).
Hongler Candles · Philipp Zünd · Bahnhofstrasse 25a · 9450 Altstätten SG · Telephone 071 788 44 46
+++ We have filled all our internship slots for the upcoming 2026/27 season. We will also be looking for 12 temporary team members for the 2027/28 season – if you wish, you are welcome to send us your application now +++
To support our team during the peak season, we are looking for twelve motivated
eCommerce staff 80–100%
Select your start and end dates:
- Start: 4 positions at the end of August 2027, 4 positions in mid-September 2027, 4 positions in mid-October 2027
- Fixed-term until: 6 positions until mid-January 2028, 6 positions until the end of March 2028
Your profile
• Are you looking for a way to earn money whilst doing an apprenticeship, at secondary school, in the military or at university? • Physically fit
• Good knowledge of German
• Structured, organised approach to work
• Ability to keep a cool head even in hectic situations
• You are positive, have team spirit and a friendly manner
Your responsibilities
Assistance in the warehouse, dispatch, office, production and candle shop. Depending on workload, you will enter online orders into the system, pack goods ordered via the online shop or decorate candles in the decoration workshop. The sooner you apply, the sooner we can accommodate your preferences regarding office, production or warehouse work.
We offer
• Insight into the operations of an SME online shop
• A dynamic and friendly working atmosphere
• Above-average pay
• Ideal for topping up your travel fund after graduation and before or after travelling or military service.
Working alongside school friends?
Perhaps you can encourage your classmates to join you in gaining their first work experience.
Have we sparked your interest? Send us your application as soon as possible via email or WhatsApp and we’ll get back to you. --> diego.michevc@hongler.ch / 079 736 42 90.
If you have any questions, please contact Diego Michevc (079 736 42 90).