Temporary Decal Associate

Temporary Decal Associate Working at East Fork East Fork began in 2010 as one potter throwing pots and filling a wood-fired kiln on an old tobacco farm in the mountains of North Carolina. Today we are one of the largest remaining dinnerware manufacturers in the US, making over 600,000 pots a year. We're a Certified B Corporation, a distinction that speaks to our accomplishments and decisions that prioritize more than just our bottom line and hold us accountable to work for the betterment of our employees, customers, suppliers, communities, and environment. Our work is always led by our mission - In everything we do: Set a beautiful and abundant table. We do all of this with a spirit of steadfast commitment to make products of unmatched material quality while using our business to contribute to a more joyful and equitable world. Position Description The Decal Department translates original design into finished ceramic surfaces through skilled manual application. The team executes decal application with precision, consistency, and aesthetic integrity while maintaining production efficiency and quality standards. This department sits at the intersection of design, craft, and manufacturing and is responsible for protecting artistic intent while scaling it into repeatable production. Terms of Employment This temporary contract is for a term of three months from the start date of employment. The terms of this employment can be revoked or changed at any time for any reason. Responsibilities Decal Inventory & Materials Management Maintain organized decal library and stock system Track quantities and usage rates Flag low inventory and initiate reorders with Production Scheduler Store decals under proper environmental conditions Maintain labeling, lot tracking, and version control Decorating Kiln Operations Load decorated ware safely and efficiently Unload fired ware and stage for inspection Follow firing schedules and stacking protocols Maintain kiln logs and firing records Monitor kiln performance and flag irregularities Ensure safe operation procedures are followed at all times Quality Control Inspect decorated wares before and after firing for defects Ensure line weight, color density, and placement match spec Identify defects before pieces advance downstream Maintain rejection and defect logs Throughput & Workflow Meet daily and weekly production targets Coordinate all work with Production Scheduler Optimize station layout and workflow efficiency with a spirit of continuous improvement Stage decorated ware for firing in correct sequence Studio Stewardship Maintain clean, organized stations Properly store decals and materials Follow safety and materials-handling protocols Estimated Weekly Hours First Shift 8am - 4 pm, Monday - Friday Classification This position is full time, temporary, non-exempt. Dept/Cost Center Decal & Hand Paint / Operations Location In-Office (Asheville, NC) Pay Rate/Grade This position is a paygrade 1, you will be paid at an hourly rate of $23.15 Qualifications Demonstrated skill decal application Collaborates across cultural differences Ability to respect and communicate across lines of cultural differences Ability to address conflict by assuming positive intent and seeking to understand A commitment to center the active process of self awareness Physical Demands Extensive physical exertions which includes but are not limited to: Lifting of up to 50 lbs. as needed Transporting merchandise and equipment Repetitive bending and arm motions Ability to adhere to all safety protocols Company Overview East Fork is located in Asheville, NC and Brooklyn, NY. At our heart we are makers: we produce every piece of ceramics we sell and source other objects for the home from near and far to offer a meaningful, beautiful, and personal collection of useful objects for the home. Values at Work Craft: Craft is not the things we make, it’s the way we make them. It’s the spirit in which we approach our work, to make it nice, to aspire to mastery, and it demonstrates our care about the person who will use the product of our work and how our work impacts their life. Generosity: We work towards a model of shared prosperity, setting a bigger, more inclusive, more equitable table for everyone we meet - from our employees to the communities in which we live.