Studio Potter

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPrimary Responsibilities: Production PotteryCustomer InteractionsWheel WorkshopsProduction Pottery: Throw, hand build and finish the assigned pottery pieces in a timely manner at our standing wheelsMaintain the finesse of each piece while striving to throw more efficiently to maximize quantity and quality of production runTrain alongside the master potters and with the Lead Trainer to achieve consistency across the product lineMaintain a clean and safe studio environment by adhering to our cleaning procedures and schedulesOnce trained, load and unload kilns on a regular or rotating basisStudio 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 enthusiasmEducating the customer about the Farmhouse Pottery brand and production techniqueMaintaining 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 standardSet up and break down of wheel workshop equipment and suppliesFill out wheel workshop paperwork properly and write thank you cardTrim and finish workshop pieces and get them in queue for the kilnsThis 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.RequirementsRequirements: Prior throwing experience; candidates will show their wheel skills in an interviewStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAttention to detailPhysical Requirements: Frequently carry, raise or lower objects up to 40 pounds from one level to another regularlyRemain on feet in upright position for continuous periods of timeWalk throughout building, including up and down stairs and outsideExerting force up to 40 pounds on a regular basis so object is moved towards or away from team memberGood hand-eye coordination and hand strengthRegularly reaching for, grasping and/or picking up objectsBending forward by bending at waist or bending legs and spineBenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insuranceEight weeks paid parental leaveEight company paid holidaysTwo weeks paid time off 401(k) with 4% company matchOpportunity to make your own pottery, plus product discounts

Created: 2025-04-01