Pottery Decorator
Work Week: Monday-Thursday, 6am-4:30pmCompany Overview: MacKenzie-Childs is a leading home furnishings retail company known for its unique design, high-quality products and exceptional customer service. We specialize in offering a wide range of kitchen, entertaining, dcor and furniture items that cater to various styles and preferences, ensuring our customers find exactly what they need to make their homes joyful and stylish.Position SummaryMackenzie-Childs is seeking talented, creative artists to hand-paint our locally made Aurora pottery. Decorators are responsible for applying stain/china paint to ceramic pieces in an efficient manner in compliance with the Mackenzie-Childs high-quality standards.Training on the job is provided for our signature designs. Mackenzie-Childs artisans are responsible for maintaining a high level of quality and efficiency.Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: (Additional duties may be assigned)85% Apply stain/china paint to ceramic pieces in an efficient manner in compliance with the Mackenzie-Childs high-quality standards5% Move pieces to and from racks and workstations5% Data entry for labor recording and tracking5% Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly fashionSupervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.Education And ExperienceHigh school diploma or GEDBackground in art either through employment or hobby preferredSpecial RequirementsExerts up to 25 pounds of force occasionallyAttention to detail required for maintaining high quality standards for size, shape and color of paint applicationsContinuous improvement mindset with a focus on improving efficiencies and maintaining qualityStrong work ethic and ability to self motivate in an individualized work environmentKnowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesAbility to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.Attention to detail.Requires organizational skills and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.Equipment UsedPaint brushes and small tools for paintingComputerPhysical And Mental RequirementsAbility to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, reach, push, pull, lift, crouch, kneel, bend, use fingers to grasp, handle, feel, and perform repetitive motions of hands or wrists.Exerts up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to move objects.Moderate mental and visual attention required for performing manual work, machine operations, set-ups, inspections, and adjustments that require frequent decisions to detect and adjust for variance from proper operation.Environmental ConditionsThe worker is subject to paint glazes and stains.Salary Range:17.50/hrBenefitsCompetitive salary commensurate with experienceComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage401K Retirement Savings + Company MatchPaid Vacation, PTO and HolidaysCompany sponsored life insurance and LTDHealth Savings Account + Company MatchGenerous Employee DiscountVerizon DiscountReferral Bonus ProgramOpportunities for professional development and career advancementDisclaimerAll requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.The company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee's job duties at any time at its sole discretion.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will employment relationship.