Dinnerware Raw Materials 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 five 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 pay equity, full health and welfare benefits, and a place for meaningful work.

Purpose

The Dinnerware Raw Materials Generalist I supports the preparation, handling, organization, and basic processing of raw materials used in Heath’s dinnerware production. This role helps ensure that clay, slip, glaze, and related materials are prepared safely, accurately, and consistently according to established procedures.

Position Summary

The Dinnerware Raw Materials Generalist I is an entry-level production role for someone who is hands-on, detail oriented, and interested in learning Heath’s raw materials processes. This role supports the Raw Materials area by following recipes, preparing materials, maintaining clean and organized work areas, documenting work accurately, and learning how raw materials affect dinnerware quality and production flow.

This role works closely with experienced production employees and may support slip making, glaze making, clay preparation, wastewater support, kiln support, and general material handling depending on business needs.

Position Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, batching, labeling, and movement of dinnerware raw materials according to established recipes, procedures, and production needs.
• Assist with slip making tasks, including batching fresh clay or casting slip, operating equipment, collecting scrap clay for recycling, and helping maintain the balance between fresh and reclaimed materials.
• Learn basic glaze making tasks, including identifying materials, transferring materials properly, following recipe order, measuring viscosity and specific gravity, preparing test samples, and keeping glaze materials organized.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in raw materials work areas, including pressure washing, cleaning equipment, organizing storage areas, and preparing material bins for transfer.
• Support kiln-related work as assigned, including loading, unloading, counting pieces, recording information, and assisting with basic kiln preparation or follow-up under direction.
• Follow all safety procedures, including safe equipment use, forklift procedures if certified, dust collection practices, material handling requirements, and PPE requirements.
• Maintain accurate production records, batch information, counts, labels, and other documentation as assigned.
• Communicate material concerns, quality issues, safety concerns, or equipment problems.

Qualifications

• No specific degree required. Equivalent experience in manufacturing, ceramics, warehouse, food production, materials handling, lab work, or hands-on craft production is helpful.
• No prior ceramics production experience required. Previous experience in production, material handling, glaze making, clay processing, slip batching, or mold making is helpful.
• Comfort working in a hands-on plant environment.
• Basic math, measuring, and documentation skills.
• Willingness to learn from experienced team members during a training period.
• Respect for quality, craftsmanship, safety, and cleanliness.
• Ability to use a computer and complete basic production records and documentation.
• Ability to follow verbal and written work instructions in English.

Physical and Mental Requirements

This role requires regular physical work in a production environment, including:

• Ability to lift 20 to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day.
• Standing for most of the workday.
• Regular walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motion.
• Use of hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, and body positioning to move, prepare, and inspect materials.
• Ability to work safely around production equipment, raw materials, dust, water, kilns, and other plant conditions.
• Mental focus, accuracy, and follow-through when measuring, batching, labeling, documenting, and handling materials.

Visual Acuity Requirements

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and inspecting materials, identifying small defects or inconsistencies, operating equipment, using measurement devices, and checking the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned. The worker will also need visual acuity, including color, depth perception, and field vision, to inspect materials, assess quality, operate equipment safely, and perform work in a production environment.

Work Environment and Hours

• Average hours/week: 40 regularly scheduled hours per week
• Work schedule: Monday through Friday. Overtime may be available and required. Shift times TBD.
• Location: Sausalito Factory 

Training and Progression

The expected training period is typically 6 to 12 months depending on experience level, business needs, and demonstrated skill development.

Benefits  

We are committed to your health and well-being. Heath offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes a choice of medical plans, dental, vision, acupuncture and chiropractic, as well as life insurance.  An annual 401(k) contribution that grows with job tenure. We offer a generous time-off allocation and a great 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!