Tile Forming Generalist

About Heath

Heath Ceramics is a California company making dinnerware and architectural tiles of good and enduring design for 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 that's 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

A Tile Forming Generalist at Heath in an important production role; you are working with a group of production employees to press, sand, cut, and shape our tile forms. This position has a one-month training period. An ideal candidate has very good attention to detail, works rapidly, and is always mindful of quality. The work is steady-paced, on your feet, and requires lifting, moving, bending, and twisting throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

• Perform tile production by working in the current rotation of pressing/sanding/and cutting
• Operation of ram press
• Hand cutting of clay
• Glaze, shape, and bullnose preparation may be needed
• Board washing and other forming preparations
• Organize unfired tile on carts for the glazing team to process
• Communicate with kiln loading crew and potentially glaze teammates on material needs for filling kiln loads
• Maintain the floor around the forming area to be dust-free and kiln car runners clear of debris
• Organize greenware and glaze carts according to daily needs
• Help in other departments. This includes board washing and greenware QC. Helping in other departments depending on the need and the number of kilns scheduled per day
• Rotation running pug mill when needed

Qualifications and Experience

• Desire to work in a plant environment and to be “hands on”
• Excellent people skills: must be patient, flexible, and calm
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Ability to enhance a team
• Proficiency with basic Mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
• Demonstrated ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Demonstrated ability to be reliable and punctual
• Willingness to be flexible and accept instruction from team members

Physical Requirements (Medium to Heavy)

• The ability to transport clay, finished goods, and other production materials (up to 35 lbs. at a time). Total weight lifted per day can be 3500 to 5000 lbs.
• Other activities, including climbing, balancing, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, repetitive motion, grasping, and feeling.

Visual Acuity Requirements (including color, depth perception, and field vision)

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and inspecting materials; visual inspection involving small defects, small objects, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and visual checks of materials and machinery. The worker will also need visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned. QC and Mounting may require a colorblindness test before start of the position.

Work Environment/ Hours / Compensation
This position is a full-time, non-exempt, role that is on-site at our San Francisco Factory & Showroom. The hours for this position are 5:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This is a Union position and begins at $25.00 hourly.

Benefits
We are committed to your health and well-being. Heath offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees that includes a choice of medical plan, dental, vision and life and works very hard to keep employee costs low for excellent coverage. We do not require an employee contribution for individual premiums, and we pick up a large portion of the costs for dependent coverage. A generous 401(k) match annually. We offer a generous time off allocation, paid family leave, and of course a healthy discount on all Heath Ceramics products.

Proud Equal Opportunity Employer
At Heath, we don’t 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!