Pratt Larson is on a mission to enrich the lives of our team, our partners, and our customers.

We are a team of dreamers, creators, and magicians. We pour our heart and soul into our work, and it shows. We’re always looking for passionate, imaginative people to collaborate with on the next awe-inspiring design – and we’ve built our company around the growth and engagement of people like you. If that stokes your fire, we’d love to hear from you. To learn more about our company and what we do here, check out our website at www.prattandlarson.com

We are currently looking for a Studio Floater to join our Team.

The Role: The Studio Floater moves around the studio to help complete any projects where extra hands are needed. This position requires a self-starter who can adapt to ever changing priorities and enjoys multi-tasking. This role requires learning the techniques and processes used in all departments, over time developing into a versatile employee who assists the studio in meeting production deadlines. A Studio Floater takes training in their home department first. We are currently seeking floaters for our Clay Goods Department.

Key Accountabilities:

• Willingness to learn new tasks and shift projects frequently
• Ability to take direction from multiple sources, prioritize tasks and seek out assignments
• Capable of doing a wide variety of work in all departments, from Tilemaking to Set-Up and Casting
• Experience in a manufacturing or factory environment a plus
• Capable of physically demanding work on a daily basis
• An ability to differentiate colors and patterns
• A work record that includes reliability and consistency
• Show the flexibility necessary to a production-based work environment

Your Skills:

• Familiarity with ceramics and/or manufacturing processes
• A willingness to demonstrate Pratt Larson’s mission and core values: Enrichment, Cultivating Culture, Tile Dreams, Leading the Way and Taking Ownership
• The ability to perform multiple functions effectively in a fast-paced, deadline driven, team environment
• Possess well developed communication skills, ability to stand for up to eight hours a day frequently lifting, ability to see color
• Able to focus on details and have reading, writing and basic math skills
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively with a diverse team

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly lift up to 20 lbs.
• Sitting or standing for a good part of the day
• Other activities include climbing, balancing, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, repetitive motions, grasping, and feeling

Hours/Compensation:

This job is full-time, non-exempt with working hours Monday – Friday or Tuesday – Saturday 40 hours per week, onsite, in our Studio Factory in Portland.

This position pays from $18.00 dependent upon experience

Benefits:

Pratt Larson is committed to the health and well-being of our team. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes a choice of medical plans, dental, vision, acupuncture, chiropractic, and massage, as well company paid life insurance and short-term disability. A 2% employer match 401(k) contribution that grows with job tenure. We offer a generous time-off allocation and a great discount on all Pratt Larson products.

Pratt Larson is a Proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

Pratt Larson welcomes tile dreamers from all walks of life, of all cultures, abilities, race, religions, gender, and sexual orientation. Our employees are valued for their skills and experience and for their unique perspectives. Personal perspective is dynamic and changing, the more we interact with new ideas and different points of view the broader our understanding becomes. Having a diverse and inclusive work force enriches our team and our art. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an equal opportunity to participate and contribute and grow.

It all boils down to one question: Do you have Tile Dreams?

How to Apply: If you would like to be considered for this role, please send us your resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Work Location: In person