Production Assistant

Primary responsibilities include studio tasks that enable an efficient pottery studio, such as:

• Kiln loading and unloading
• Pull handles needed for the week
• Prep clay by weighing & wedging prescribed quantities based on production work orders
• Grind the bottom of finished pieces to remove burrs and meet our quality standards
• Participate in weekly deep cleans in the studio and kiln room
• Greenware transfers and cleaning of ware boards
• Wax and prep bisqued pots to optimize efficiency in glaze department
• Prepare pottery transfers for transport from production building to warehouse, including binning, counting and loading of pottery goods
• Slab production and trimming pots if proper abilities are demonstrated

This should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities. There may be some variation and/or development of the above duties and responsibilities without changing the general nature of the job.

Requirements

• No previous experience necessary! We are willing to train the right candidate

• Attention to detail while maintaining efficiency
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliability

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently carry, raise or lower objects up to 40 pounds from one level to another
• Remain on feet in upright position for continuous periods of time
• Walk throughout building, including up and down stairs and outside
• Exerting force up to 40 pounds on a regular basis so object is moved towards or away from team member
• Good hand-eye coordination and hand strength
• Regularly reaching for, grasping and/or picking up objects
• Bending forward by bending at waist or bending legs and spine

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Eight weeks paid parental leave
• Eight company paid holidays
• Two weeks paid time off
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Annual company profit sharing
• Opportunity to make your own pottery, plus product discounts