Production Helper

Deneen Pottery•Saint Paul, MN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Deneen Pottery is a 50-year-old family-owned and operated company that produces high-quality handmade mugs with an eco-friendly approach. The company has a diverse staff of over 90 employees who are focused on brightening the day of millions across the country. Deneen Pottery is committed to sustainability through initiatives like a rooftop solar array and a waste reduction program that includes company-wide composting. They believe in a work environment that is sustainable, rewarding, and enjoyable. The company provides monthly updates from the president and has a self-funding profit-sharing program with quarterly payouts. This role is for a Production Helper to join their team.

Requirements

This is an entry-level position; prior experience is a plus.
Must have hand and eye coordination.
Accuracy and attention to detail is required.
Must be able to enter daily production information into the computer.
A high school diploma or GED is a plus.

Responsibilities

Review product to ensure style, handle, medallion, color, and coverage are correct and mugs meet quality standards. Notify Lead of any issues that cannot be corrected.
Ensure shot glass mold is in working order and notify the Mold Shop Lead if a new mold is needed. Press and trim shot glasses per work order in a timely manner based on projected ship date. Deliver shot glasses to Medallion Appliers or apply medallions as needed per direction of Lead.
Prepare handle boards for the next few days' production under the direction of the Green Room Lead. Consistently label, wrap, and place on carts for handle appliers.
Apply handles and/or medallions to mugs following standard work, within quality specifications and using available tools. Stamp the bottom of the mug and clean mugs when necessary. Follow special instructions for work orders. Accurately enter completed work orders into File Maker. Review work order and confirm correct mugs, handles, and medallions.
Assist with finishing duties in Paint, Glaze, Scrubbing, and Shipping Departments as assigned. Review Work orders to mugs and process correctly and within quality standards. Help keep the shipping area clean and organized. Assist with miscellaneous duties such as applying stickers, cycle counting product, checking in re-fires, and preparing pallets.
Move greenware carts daily into Kiln room, Greenroom, and Hallway to keep rush orders and the oldest carts closest to the bisque kilns for efficient loading. Help stack and unstack bisque kilns if needed. Stack and unstack glaze kilns by mandatory start time. Unload, check mugs for defects, and evaluate if they can be touched-up/re-fired. Enter work orders into File Maker for kiln reporting. Sign numbers on mug bottoms as needed.