About this role
About Rookwood Pottery:
Rookwood Pottery is a 140-year-old company located in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, just steps from historic Findlay Market. We are looking for candidates to join our Ceramic Production team who can quickly learn the Rookwood way of making our beautiful, handmade architectural tile and pottery. The ideal candidate will be a team player that can perform various tasks within the facility as part of the ceramic process, making our products as efficiently and accurately as possible.
Key Responsibilities:
- Meet productivity goals and complete daily production schedules following production Standard Operation Procedures
- Always produce accurate counts of product
- Accurately record scrap and good pieces of every order
- Accurately enter data into our Global Shop ERP systems
- Assist in inventory cycle counts
- Develop a steady and efficient working pace
- Operate the kiln and perform routine maintenance tasks
- Follow departmental standards for objectively determining if bisque product meet quality standards
- Contribute to team goals of constantly improving accuracy, efficiency, and general process improvement exercises (5S)
- Recognize problems and work with team lead/supervisors to troubleshoot or correct
- Complete independent training goals
- Actively participate in cross-training outside the Bisque department and assist team lead in cross-training other team members as necessary
- Maintain a clean workspace and perform general departmental housekeeping duties
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Be able to constantly perform basic addition, multiplication, and division to ensure accurate counts
- Must be detail oriented and take responsibility for quality and timeliness of work
- Must be able to work independently
- Must be able to be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand for 8 hours a day
- Be able to adhere to and communicate to Team Lead about Bisque quality control standards
- Must be able to frequently bend, twist, and crouch when performing kiln tasks
- Be able to keep up in a fast-paced work environment
- Be able to adapt to new procedures and practices
- Practice correct safety practices always
- Follow department schedule and ensure all orders are complete by due date
- Assist Team Lead in maintaining and updating department Standard Operating Procedures
- Participate in process improvement projects and initiatives
- Follow all company and department-specific PPE requirements
- Adhere to all Rookwood policies and procedures outlined in company handbook and addendums
Physical Demands/ Work Environment:
- Stand and walk for extended periods on concrete floors.
- Use hands to handle pottery, tools, tiles and glaze materials.
- Reach, bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch to perform tasks.
- Lift, carry, push, and pull materials up to 50 pounds.
- Tolerate exposure to noise, dust, and elevated temperatures.
- Maintain good vision and depth perception for equipment monitoring.
- Communicate clearly in a production environment.
Commitment to Inclusion:
At Rookwood Pottery, we believe in a skills-first approach to recruitment and employment. This means focusing on what you can do and how you can grow, rather than traditional metrics alone. We are committed to adhering to anti-exclusion practices, removing barriers to access, and enhancing opportunities for all individuals based on merit and potential.
Your skills, experiences, and perspective are valuable—and we want to empower you to make your mark here with us.
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