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Production Generalist
Job Description V2024.01
Position Description
The Production Generalist is responsible for executing a variety of tasks surrounding pottery production. This position is responsible for the production and supporting tasks of the forming, glazing, kiln, and QC processes through the completion of daily and weekly make lists. The Production Generalist will be assigned to various roles within the Production Department as needs arise. Responsibilities may include operation of forming equipment, trimming/handling of pieces, glazing pieces, loading & unloading kilns, and sanding and inspecting finished pieces, while working closely with other team members. It is important that the Production Generalist enjoys and is comfortable working as a part of a team, has acute attention to detail, and works well with similar daily routines.
Responsibilities
Producing pottery as outlined in the weekly production schedule
Trimming, handling, finishing, or glazing pieces to according to East Fork’s standard operating procedures and quality standards
Measuring and recording process quality data at least once daily, and more often as needed
Entering accurate production data daily
Adhering to daily schedule and informing the Lead of any challenges or roadblocks that impeded workflow or required a shift in tasks
Preparing machines for the next day to adhere to production scheduling
Troubleshooting machines and processes when necessary
Communicating with the Sr. Operators regarding any issues, material needs, or questions regarding training or work assignments
Participating in daily production meetings and regular team meetings
Adhering to testing protocols, filling out routers appropriately and ensuring that routers follow wares through the production process as necessary
Maintaining a clean and sanitary work area daily
Effectively receiving and applying feedback
Able to flex to other work assignments as needed
Adherence to East Fork’s safety standards and protocols
Adherence to East Fork’s Attendance Policy
Professional & effective communication with all team members
Reports To
Operator for your assigned team
Collaborates With
Production Team
Direct Reports
None
Measured Metrics and Review Schedule - all forming teams
Your first review will be 90 days after your start date, then a six-month check-in and a development review annually for the duration of your employment. During each review, your performance and ability to achieve the following metrics will be evaluated.
Production requirements are met, and daily tasks are completed as assigned by the make lists
A consistent rate (pots per hour) in trimming, forming, and or glazing is maintained
Pieces are made and finished to East Fork’s standard of quality
Tool changes are conducted independently, with accuracy and consistency across runs
Formed weights and clay hardness are tested daily
Accurate production data is entered daily
Adherence to East Fork’s safety protocols
Adherence to East Fork’s Employee Attendance Policy
Classification
This position is full time, non-exempt.
Pay Rate/Grade
East Fork shall pay you $23.15 hourly at Grade 1
Estimated Weekly Hours
1st shift: 40+ hrs, Monday - Friday 6:30AM-2:30PM
Qualifications
Promotes the culture and values of the company while maintaining a positive work environment
Strong preference for production / manufacturing experience
Positive attitude and ability to work as a part of a team
Ability to multitask while maintaining a calm and collected demeanor
Strong work ethic
Ability to problem solve and willingness to learn new skills
Willingness to work with flexibility and adjust to changing systems
Ability to learn to effectively operate production related equipment
Ability to keep accurate, ongoing logs
Ability to maintain attention to detail and craftsmanship
Ability to avoid third party feedback loops and siloed conversations
Works well with similar daily routines and tasks
Collaborates across cultural differences
Ability to respect and communicate across lines of cultural differences
Ability to address conflict by assuming positive intent and seeking to understand
Ability to embrace a mistake w/ out fault
A commitment to center the active process of self awareness
Physical Demands
Extensive physical exertions which includes but are not limited to:
Standing for extended periods
Ability to lift 50 lbs as needed
Repetitive bending, lifting, and hand/arm movements
Company Overview
East Fork is located in Asheville, NC and Atlanta, GA. At our heart we are makers: we produce every piece of ceramics we sell and source other objects for the home from near and far to offer a meaningful, beautiful, and personal collection of useful objects for the home.
What can we offer
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Sick Leave
Bereavement Leave
Paid Medical Leave
Employee Assistance Network
Court Activity Leave
Employee Discount
Employer funded $10k group life insurance plan
Employer Subsidized Health Insurance Plans
Voluntary Vision & Dental Plans
Employer matched 401(k)
Values at Work
Craft: Craft is not the things we make, it’s the way we make them. It’s the spirit in which we approach our work, to make it nice, to aspire to mastery, and it demonstrates our care about the person who will use the product of our work and how our work impacts their life.
Generosity: We work towards a model of shared prosperity, setting a bigger, more inclusive, more equitable table for everyone we meet - from our employees to the communities in which we live.
Consideration: We approach each other with focus, clarity, and kindness. We think deeply about the outcome and impacts of our actions, on our organization, the individuals within it, our customers, our environment, and our community.
Curiosity: We stay in our beginner's mind, humble, aware of how much we do not know, striving earnestly and open-heartedly towards our shared success.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
It is important that all prospective job candidates are aware of our company values and of our commitment to building an inclusive company culture. As a white-led organization, we acknowledge that the realities of white supremacy, hetero/cis-normativity, and patriarchy, work in tandem to oppress both people and planet; and that through our own proximity to power, we have benefitted from systemic inequity. We are committed to confronting and rectifying our privilege in service of co-creating an equitable workplace—a space where people can show up authentically in mind, body, and spirit. We honor the collective sum rather than a monolithic experience to reveal a path of excellency, yours and ours. As we continue to build momentum within our anti-racist work we pledge to be intentional in crafting actions that support diversity, equity and inclusion in our framework, and we invite all East Fork teammembers to contribute to this goal.
Levels for Role
Level One
Production Generalist
Level two
Production Generalist 2
PGH1, starting at $26.29/hour
At least 6 months spent in Level 1 Production Generalist role
Consistently meets individual and/or team metrics and output
Production requirements are met, and daily tasks are completed as assigned by the make lists
A consistent rate that regularly meets production goals in forming and or glazing is maintained in roles where it is required
Can conduct any tool changeover in primary department where required
Shows initiative in areas of process improvement, organization, and cleaning
Assist with training new team members
Level two
Production Generalist 3
PGH1, Starting at $29.42/hour
At least 1 year spent in Production Generalist 2 role
Production requirements are met, and daily tasks are completed as assigned by the make lists
Consistently maintains positive and proactive attitude
Production requirements are met, and daily tasks are completed as assigned by the make lists
An above average rate in forming and/or glazing is maintained where required
Pieces are made and finished to East Fork’s standard of quality
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