Dinnerware Forming Generalist

About Heath

Heath Ceramics is a California company making dinnerware and architectural tiles of good and enduring design for over 75 years. We are design-led with the mission of creating products of beauty and integrity while designing manufacturing and running our business in a way thats better for society and our planet. Our products are designed manufactured and sold in our two California factories and four showrooms ensuring accountability in our process from beginning to end. As a Certified B Corp we maintain high standards of social responsibility environmental performance and transparency. We believe in the benefits of local manufacturing and support a community of people committed to and inspired by the process of designing making and sharing. We believe in providing a living wage full health and welfare benefits and a place for meaningful work.

Position Summary

The Dinnerware Forming Generalist is responsible for the safe and efficient forming of dinnerware using a variety of machines and techniques. Depending on the item forming may be done using a RAM press SKK plate roller SKK bowl roller vintage bowl machine or mug machine. This role also includes responsibilities in kiln firing and water waste treatment.

Responsibilities

Forming Operations

• Operate forming machines (RAM press SKK plate/bowl rollers bowl and mug machines) safely and efficiently
• Understand and follow specific forming and handling requirements for each item
• Load unload and clean mold sets
• Organize and load finished ware onto carts
• Inspect finished ware for quality issues and report problems promptly

Kiln and Waste Operations

• Assist with finish firing using manual gas kilns
• Perform water waste treatment tasks as needed

Qualifications and Experience

• Desire to work in a hands-on production plant environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; must be patient flexible and calm
• Excellent attention to detail and quality
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to follow safety protocols and detailed instructions
• Commitment to upholding Heaths standards of craftsmanship and workplace safety

Physical Requirements (Medium to Heavy)

• Regular lifting of molds (1025 lbs); up to 1000 pieces formed daily
• Frequent lifting of clay (2030 lbs) and transferring to and from work surfaces
• Repetitive hand wrist elbow and shoulder motions
• Use of pallet jack to transport molds
• Regular standing walking kneeling reaching pushing pulling climbing and other physical activity required in a production environment
• Visual Acuity Requirements: Must have close vision depth perception and field vision to inspect materials operate equipment safely detect small defects read measurements and assess product quality and machinery accuracy.

Work Environment/ Hours / Compensation

This position is a full-time non-exempt on-site role at our Sausalito Factory & Showroom. The hours for this position are 5:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The rate for this position is $25.00/hr.

Proud Equal Opportunity Employer

At Heath we dont just accept differences we celebrate it we support it. Heath is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce at all job levels. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are the better our work will be. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation transgender status age marital status veteran status or disability status.

How to Apply

If you would like to be considered for this position apply through this application form. Thank you for your interest!