What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farmhouse Pottery is hiring: Studio Potter in Woodstock position at Farmhouse Pottery?
Primary Responsibilities :
Production Pottery
Customer Interactions
Wheel Workshops
Production Pottery :
Throw, hand build and finish the assigned pottery pieces in a timely manner at our standing wheels
Maintain the finesse of each piece while striving to throw more efficiently to maximize quantity and quality of production run
Train alongside the master potters and with the Lead Trainer to achieve consistency across the product line
Maintain a clean and safe studio environment by adhering to our cleaning procedures and schedules
Once trained, load and unload kilns on a regular or rotating basis
Studio potters are a part of the overall production process and team - as part of the production team, there may be a need to help within different areas of the department : glazing, waxing, etc.
Customer Interactions :
Embracing the open studio and responding to customer questions and comments appropriately and with enthusiasm
Educating the customer about the Farmhouse Pottery brand and production technique
Maintaining tidy work space during open studio hours to improve customer experience
Wheel Workshops :
These are personal workshops with our potters where we teach participants how to throw pottery and guide an interactive experience. Guests get the chance to create their very own artisan souvenir which we finish and ship to them. Workshops are available twice a day and are assigned to our master potters on a rotating basis.
Upon completion of proper training, teach wheel workshops as scheduled to the FHP standard
Set up and break down of wheel workshop equipment and supplies
Fill out wheel workshop paperwork properly and write thank you card
Trim and finish workshop pieces and get them in queue for the kilns
This should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities. There may be some variation and / or development of the above duties and responsibilities without changing the general nature of the job.
Requirements
Requirements :
Prior throwing experience; candidates will show their wheel skills in an interview
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Physical Requirements :
Frequently carry, raise or lower objects up to 40 pounds from one level to another regularly
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
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Eight weeks paid parental leave
Eight company paid holidays
Two weeks paid time off
401(k) with 4% company match
Opportunity to make your own pottery, plus product discounts
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