Dinnerware Raw Materials Generalist

About the role

Heath Ceramics is a California-based company specializing in dinnerware and architectural tiles. Established for 75 years, the company focuses on creating products of beauty and integrity, with a commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices. The company is a Certified B Corp, ensuring high standards in social responsibility, environmental performance, and transparency.

Position Summary

The Dinnerware Raw Materials Generalist I is an entry-level production role aimed at supporting the preparation, handling, and organization of raw materials used in Heath’s dinnerware production. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, attention to detail, and learning about the raw materials processes.

Position Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, batching, labeling, and movement of dinnerware raw materials according to established recipes, procedures, and production needs.
• Assist with slip making tasks, including batching fresh clay or casting slip, operating equipment, collecting scrap clay for recycling, and helping maintain the balance between fresh and reclaimed materials.
• Learn basic glaze making tasks, including identifying materials, transferring materials properly, following recipe order, measuring viscosity and specific gravity, preparing test samples, and keeping glaze materials organized.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in raw materials work areas, including pressure washing, cleaning equipment, organizing storage areas, and preparing material bins for transfer.
• Support kiln-related work as assigned, including loading, unloading, counting pieces, recording information, and assisting with basic kiln preparation or follow-up under direction.
• Follow all safety procedures, including safe equipment use, forklift procedures if certified, dust collection practices, material handling requirements, and PPE requirements.
• Maintain accurate production records, batch information, counts, labels, and other documentation as assigned.
• Communicate material concerns, quality issues, safety concerns, or equipment problems.

Qualifications

• No specific degree required. Equivalent experience in manufacturing, ceramics, warehouse, food production, materials handling, lab work, or hands-on craft production is helpful.
• No prior ceramics production experience required. Previous experience in production, material handling, glaze making, clay processing, slip batching, or mold making is helpful.
• Comfort working in a hands-on plant environment.
• Basic math, measuring, and documentation skills.
• Willingness to learn from experienced team members during a training period.
• Respect for quality, craftsmanship, safety, and cleanliness.
• Ability to use a computer and complete basic production records and documentation.
• Ability to follow verbal and written work instructions in English.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Able to lift 20 to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day.
• Standing for most of the workday.
• Regular walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motion.
• Use of hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, and body positioning to move, prepare, and inspect materials.
• Able to work safely around production equipment, raw materials, dust, water, kilns, and other plant conditions.
• Mental focus, accuracy, and follow-through when measuring, batching, labeling, documenting, and handling materials.
• Close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and inspecting materials, identifying small defects or inconsistencies, operating equipment, using measurement devices, and checking the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned.
• Visual acuity, including color, depth perception, and field vision, to inspect materials, assess quality, operate equipment safely, and perform work in a production environment.

Work Environment and Hours

• Average hours/week: 40 regularly scheduled hours per week
• Work schedule: Monday through Friday. Overtime may be available and required. Shift times TBD.
• Location: Sausalito Factory

Training and Progression

The expected training period is typically 6 to 12 months depending on experience level, business needs, and demonstrated skill development.

Benefits

• We are committed to your health and well-being. Heath offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes a choice of medical plans, dental, vision, acupuncture and chiropractic, as well as life insurance. An annual 401(k) contribution that grows with job tenure.
• We offer a generous time-off allocation and a great discount on all Heath Ceramics products.

Proud Equal Opportunity Employer

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!