Production Assistant
Location: Woodstock, VT
Type: Full or Part time - Ideal schedule is Sunday through Thursday
About Us
Farmhouse Pottery is seeking a full-time employee to join our established workshop as a Production Assistant. Farmhouse Pottery is a nationally recognized brand based in beautiful Woodstock, Vermont. We are looking for someone who is excited about growing with the business and becoming part of a close team.
Job Description
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
- 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
- Any other duties as required
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
How to apply:
- Email resume and cover letter to ashley@farmhousepottery.com