Tile Associate
About Heath
Heath Ceramics is a California company making dinnerware and architectural tiles of good and enduring design for over 75 years. We are design-led, with the mission of creating products of beauty and integrity, while designing, manufacturing, and running our business in a way that's better for society and our planet. Our products are designed, manufactured, and sold in our two California factories and four showrooms, ensuring accountability in our process, from beginning to end. As a Certified B Corp, we maintain high standards of social responsibility, environmental performance, and transparency. We believe in the benefits of local manufacturing and support a community of people committed to and inspired by the process of designing, making, and sharing. We believe in providing a living wage, full health and welfare benefits, and a place for meaningful work.
Position Summary
The Tile Associate at Heath has an important role in providing full-service support to our overstock tile shed customers. This role is responsible for organizing and maintaining incoming and outgoing tile, unloading pallets, and keeping the tile shed tidy and in order. This role also provides service to various departments within the company. At Heath, we take our company values very seriously. As an employee at Heath, you exemplify our commitment to our people, our planet, and our products. The Tile Associate reports directly to the Showroom Manager and Assistant Manager and works closely with the showroom sales team.
Position Responsibilities
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of the overstock tile shed and tile storage area
- Unpack pallets and move large quantities of tile
- Accurately receive tile transfers and, if needed, assist the showroom with non-tile transfers
- Maintain and organize transfer paperwork
- Thoroughly sort, label, and box tile collections
- Assist the showroom sales team and customers in the overstock tile shed
- Knowledge of POS systems and a high level of comfort with technology (including the ability to use iPad/laptop, Mobile POS, and Internet)
- Ability to identify customer needs and problem solve, to understand and explain product features and benefits
- Help keep an accurate inventory of all tile and trim
- Help to load tile purchases into customers' cars
Who You are
- Enthusiastic with excellent communication skills
- Strong follow-through
- Outstanding organization skills and attention to detail
- Customer-focused; retail experience a plus
- Excellent attendance
Physical Requirements
- The ability to transport pallets of tile (up to 30 lbs. at a time). Total weight lifted per day can be 3500 to 5000 lbs.
- Other activities, including climbing, balancing, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, repetitive motion, and grasping
Work Environment/ Hours / Compensation
This is a part-time, onsite position based in our Sausalito location. The overstock tile shed is located outdoors, meaning that the Tile Associate will be working in an open-air setting exposed to low or high temperatures and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. The hours offered for this position are an average of 10-18 hours per week. Includes weekends and some holidays. The hourly rate for this position is $25.00.
Benefits
Heath offers a comprehensive benefits package for our part-time employees that includes paid time-off allocation, holiday pay, commuter benefits, and a great discount on all Heath Ceramics products.
Proud Equal Opportunity Employer
At Heath, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it. Heath is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce at all job levels. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, transgender status, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
How to Apply
If you would like to be considered for this position please submit your resume through this application process. Thank you for your interest!