Tile Forming Generalist

About Heath  

Heath Ceramics is a California company making dinnerware and architectural tiles of good and enduring design for over 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 four 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 providing a living wage, full health and welfare benefits, and a place for meaningful work. 

Position Summary

A Tile Forming Generalist at Heath in an important production role; you are working with a group of production employees to press, sand, cut, and shape our tile forms. This position has a one-month training period. An ideal candidate has very good attention to detail, works rapidly, and is always mindful of quality. The work is steady-paced, on your feet, and requires lifting, moving, bending, and twisting throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

• Perform tile production by working in the current rotation of pressing/sanding/and cutting  
• Operation of ram press 
• Hand cutting of clay
• Glaze, shape, and bullnose preparation may be needed
• Board washing and other forming preparations
• Organize unfired tile on carts for the glazing team to process
• Communicate with kiln loading crew and potentially glaze teammates on material needs for filling kiln loads
• Maintain the floor around the forming area to be dust-free and kiln car runners clear of debris
• Organize greenware and glaze carts according to daily needs
• Help in other departments. This includes board washing and greenware QC. Helping in other departments depending on the need and the number of kilns scheduled per day
• Rotation running pug mill when needed

Qualifications

• Desire to work in a plant environment and to be “hands on”
• Excellent people skills: must be patient, flexible, and calm
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Ability to enhance a team
• Proficiency with basic Mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
• Demonstrated ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Demonstrated ability to be reliable and punctual
• Willingness to be flexible and accept instruction from team members

Physical Requirements (Medium to Heavy)

• The ability to transport clay, finished goods, and other production materials (up to 35 lbs. at a time). Total weight lifted per day can be 3500 to 5000 lbs.
• Other activities, including climbing, balancing, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, repetitive motion, grasping, and feeling.

Work Environment/ Hours / Compensation

This position is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site role at our San Francisco Factory & Showroom. The hours for this position are 5:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The rate for this position is $25.00/hr. 

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 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 difference — 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, please send your resume and a cover letter that speaks directly to the position. Thank you for your interest!