Production Pottery Glaze Team Member

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Job Summary:

Glaze team members are responsible for glazing all tile, pottery, and dinnerware forms by employing a variety of methods: spraying, pouring, dipping and antiquing. The ideal candidate will have prior glaze, air pressure spray equipment and/or ceramics experience, or the ability to quickly learn and understand how to effectively apply glaze on Rookwood product.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow daily production schedules and meet production goals set by Team Lead and Management
• Glaze tile, pottery, and dinnerware accurately and in time for due date.
• Become familiar with different ceramic forms and how to glaze them
• Able to understand and use glaze reference materials to obtain most current procedures and application notes for each form
• Maintain a steady output of productivity by minimizing errors and scrap numbers, while maximizing efficient practices
• Identify glaze and equipment issues and troubleshoot if possible or flag Team Lead when necessary
• Identify paperwork and order set-up errors and troubleshoot if possible or flag Team Lead when necessary
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, including the use of a respirator mask in spray booth up to 4 hours per day
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure a quality product is being produced
• Follow glaze adjustment and maintenance practices and procedures, as defined by company protocols
• Assist in maintaining a clean and organized workspace
• Actively participate in cross-training outside the glaze department

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to be a self-starter
• Demonstrated ability to be reliable and punctual
• Spraying experience in a manufacturing and/or ceramic environment preferred
• Excellent hand/eye coordination
• Must be able to on your feet up to 8 hours/day and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Must be proficient in basic computer skills
• Commitment to a safe workplace and all company regulated safety practices
• Demonstrated ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English consistently and accurately
• Able/ willing to work weekends if necessary

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.

Interested in applying? Submit your application. We look forward to welcoming you!