Location: Woodstock, VT
Type: Full or Part Time Positions Available
Salary Range: $20 - $22/ hour

Primary Responsibilities:

• Production Pottery
• Customer Interactions
• Wheel Workshops

Production Pottery:

• Throw, hand build and finish the assigned pottery pieces in a timely manner at our standing wheels
• Maintain the finesse of each piece while striving to throw more efficiently to maximize quantity and quality of production run
• Train alongside the master potters to achieve consistency across the product line
• Maintain a clean and safe studio environment by adhering to our cleaning procedures and schedules
• Once trained, load and unload kilns on a regular or rotating basis
• Studio 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.
• Any other duties as required

Customer Interactions:

• Embracing the open studio and responding to customer questions and comments appropriately and with enthusiasm
• Educating the customer about the Farmhouse Pottery brand and production technique
• Maintaining 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 standard
• Set up and break down of wheel workshop equipment and supplies
• Fill out wheel workshop paperwork properly and write thank you card
• Trim and finish workshop pieces and get them in queue for the kilns

Requirements:

• Prior throwing experience; candidates will show their wheel skills in an interview
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to work 40+ hours a week, possibly including weekends

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently carry, raise or lower objects up to 40 pounds from one level to another regularly
• Remain on feet in upright position for continuous periods of time
• Walk throughout building, including up and down stairs and outside
• Exerting force up to 40 pounds on a regular basis so object is moved towards or away from team member
• Good hand-eye coordination and hand strength
• Regularly reaching for, grasping and/or picking up objects
• Bending forward by bending at waist or bending legs and spine

We participate in E-verify.

Location: Woodstock, VT
Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $18–$20/hour

Primary Responsibilities:

• Production Pottery
• Studio operational support

Production Pottery:

• Train alongside your assigned studio potter to learn how to throw, hand build and finish the basic forms that represent a major and quintessential part of our product line
• Maintain the finesse of each piece while striving to throw more efficiently to maximize quantity and quality of production run
• Develop skills to achieve consistency and produce assigned pieces in a timely manner at our standing wheels

Studio Operational Support:

• Maintain a clean and safe studio environment by adhering to our cleaning procedures and schedules
• If needed, train in and assist with other areas of production such as glazing, waxing, or loading and unloading of kilns
• Accurate recording of output against work orders
• Where appropriate, assist with safety-related tasks
• Where appropriate, assist with maintenance of studio equipment
• Any other duties as required

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of production/manufacturing experience - no pottery experience necessary - we will train the right people!
• Demonstrable ability to follow instructions and adhere to product specifications
• Technical proficiency
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to work 40+ hours a week, including weekends

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently carry, raise or lower objects up to 40 pounds from one level to another regularly
• Remain on feet in upright position for continuous periods of time
• Walk throughout building, including up and down stairs and outside
• Exerting force up to 40 pounds on a regular basis so object is moved towards or away from team member
• Good hand-eye coordination and hand strength and hand skills
• Regularly reaching for, grasping and/or picking up objects
• Bending forward by bending at waist or bending legs and spine

We participate in E-verify.

Location: Woodstock, VT
Type: Full Time
Salary: $60,000–$70,000
Reports to: Vice President

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Production Manager to oversee the operations of our pottery studio. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in a production setting, combined with excellent managerial and organizational skills. The Production Manager will be responsible for overseeing the production process, managing a team of artisans, ensuring quality control, and optimizing efficiency in the studio.

Oversee Production Planning & Management

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Location: Woodstock, VT
Type: Full-time, part-time and seasonal positions available
Salary Range: $18 - $20 per hour
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8AM - 4:00PM, occasional overtime
Reports to: Operations and Inventory Manager

Farmhouse Pottery is seeking warehouse support in our distribution center in Woodstock, VT. This distribution and warehouse support role is responsible for packing all online orders for all Farmhouse Pottery goods.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Process, cross check and safely package customer orders.
• Box and ship orders safely using up to date software and different shipping materials.
• Pack product for transportation between the two FHP facilities.
• Unpack totes to restock shelves.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area at all times.
• Train on picking and prepping orders for shippers as backup when needed.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or the equivalent
• Computer skills
• Ability to adapt

Success Factors / Job Competencies:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Capable of following written instructions and documented procedures
• Team player who works productively with a wide range of people
• Communication proficiency

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Remain on feet and be active for continuous periods of time.
• Regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb.
• Regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to work in an environment that may include dust and fluctuating temperatures, including very hot summers and cold winters.
• Must be able to read and understand English.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

We participate in E-verify.

Location: Woodstock, VT
Type: Full-time, Exempt
Pay Range: $55,000 to $65,000
Reports to: Vice President
Direct Reports: Retail Sales Lead, Retail Store Ambassadors

Farmhouse Pottery is seeking a qualified, energetic candidate to oversee retail operations across two Woodstock, VT locations: our flagship store and our second location in downtown Woodstock. We are a nationally recognized boutique lifestyle brand looking for someone to strategize and lead retail for both stores as one cohesive operation. This position would also have the opportunity to open and oversee additional future retail locations. This role requires a self-starter with the initiative to grow sales and help evolve our brand across multiple storefronts.

This is a full-time position directly overseeing store operations at both Woodstock locations, with regular travel between the two. Weekends and some holiday and evening hours are required.

Responsibilities:

• Train retail associates at both locations on daily retail operations, cleaning schedule, and Farmhouse Pottery brand expectations
• Read sales data along with the marketing plan to determine appropriate stock levels at each location and properly submit inventory transfer requests for each location from the warehouse
• Schedule changes in visual merchandising for new product and seasonal floor changes at both locations, based on the merchandising calendar, ensuring a consistent look and feel across stores
• Share product knowledge and create a product training resource for current and future associates at both locations
• Utilize and evolve the retail store handbook, our training guide for policies, processes, and procedures across all store locations
• Communicate frequently with both teams to ensure floor changes, products, signage, and customer experience are consistent store to store
• Create systems for better customer management and follow-up across both locations
• Set clear priorities and delegate effectively to keyholders or Retail Sales Leads at each store to maintain coverage when not on-site
• Organize retail event planning, staffing, and execution across both locations, namely our annual tent sale hosted at our flagship in Woodstock
• Understand our inventory management system and how to properly process returns, in-store shipping, and inventory transfers between locations to maintain efficient operations across channels, departments, and stores
• Responsible for meeting retail sales goals at both locations while staying within budget
• Maintain budget parameters for supplies and proppage needs across both stores
• Design and implement retail sales strategies for growth at each location
• Grow and maintain relationships with local partners in the Woodstock area

Requirements:

• 5+ years retail sales experience and leadership required, ideally with experience managing multiple locations or teams
• Shopify experience preferred
• Inventory management experience in NetSuite or similar ERP system a plus
• Proficiency in Excel, Google Suite, etc. required
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage priorities across two locations
• Superb verbal and written communication skills and the ability to lead teams at more than one site
• Ability to multitask while maintaining a positive attitude
• Comfortable moving between two nearby store locations regularly; reliable transportation required
• Physical requirements: standing for long periods of time, bending, reaching, and must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Parental Leave policy
• Company paid holidays and PTO
• 401(k) with company matching
• Opportunity to make pottery, plus product discounts

We participate in E-verify.

Location: Woodstock, VT
Department: Sales
Type: Full-time or part-time, non-exempt
Pay Range: $20 - $24/hour based on experience
Reports to: Retail Area Manager

Farmhouse Pottery is a rapidly growing company looking to expand its dynamic team! We are looking to hire a full-time or part-time Retail Store Ambassador at our new Farmhouse Pottery location in downtown Woodstock, who we see as an ambassador of the brand and vital to sharing our story with our customers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee Store Operations
• Customer Service & Store Cleanliness
• Maintain Store Stock Levels

Oversee Store Operations:

• Open and closing duties
• Cleaning and maintaining retail store merchandise
• Reconcile retail cash drawers at beginning and end of day

Customer Service & Store Cleanliness:

• Greet each customer in the store and provide information about Farmhouse Pottery, our philosophy, and what sets our products apart
• Grow audience – capture customer information to build our engaged audience and track customer lifetime value
• Tidy the store regularly throughout the day
• Follow the cleaning schedule to ensure the store remains pristine for the customer experience

Maintain Stock Levels:

• Be sure the store is stocked with all products on the floor throughout the day
• Ensure collateral, bags etc. are stocked regularly
• Communicate any low inventory consumables to management

Requirements:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Superb verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask while maintaining a positive attitude
• Weekend availability

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently raise, lower and carry objects up to 20 pounds from one level to another
• Remain on feet in upright position for continuous periods of time, up to 8 hours
• Walk throughout building, including up and down stairs and outside

Benefits (full-time):

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Parental Leave policy
• Company paid holidays and PTO
• 401(k) with company matching
• Opportunity to make pottery, plus product discounts

Benefits (part-time):

• Earned sick time
• Product discounts

We participate in E-verify.