Job Full DescriptionExpress Employment Professionals in Lawrence, Kansas are seeking skilled construction associates for a project lasting about 3 weeks. If you have construction experience, familiar with basic hand tools, appreciate hard work and a job well done then we want to talk to you! This position is working on an exciting project in Lawrence. Hours will be Monday-Friday 7 am to 6 PM unless otherwise notified working outdoors. All PPE will be provided. If interested please call the Lawrence Express office at 785-749-7550 or visit us at . Lawrence, KS 2597 1000 Iowa Street Lawrence, KS 66044
See More Details >>JOB SUMMARY Support the growth of sales within the assigned geographic territory for the Concrete Flooring Group by delivering strategic product recommendations, technical expertise, and training to PROSOCO’s field sales teams and customers. Ensure alignment with business development goals by fostering stronger relationships, optimizing regional product selection, and enhancing customer knowledge to drive increased specifications, sales and market penetration. Ideal candidate would be located in Seattle, Portland, Bay Area, Los Angeles, or Pheonix. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Support regional sales to grow and develop CFG markets within a defined geographical territory. • Evaluate needs and promote PROSOCO products and service to independent representatives, distributors, contractors, architects, and engineers. • Collaborate with field sales members to answer customers’ questions about products, and availability. • Emphasize product features, based on analyses of customer’s needs. • Demonstrate the use of products. (Onsite training). • Advise customers on product usage to ensure performance and improve efficiency. • Provide feedback to PROSOCO lab so that products can be tailored to client’s needs. • Assist customers in selecting products based on customer needs, product specifications, and building conditions. • Provide customers with ongoing technical support. • Create and participate in sales presentations that explain product specifications and/or applications. • Complete expense reports, sales reports, or other paperwork. • Identify prospective customers, using leads from existing clients, participation in organizations, or trade show or conference attendance. • Collaborate with colleagues to exchange information, such as selling strategies or marketing information. • Stock or distribute resources, such as samples or promotional or educational materials. • Keep up to date on market conditions, business trends, environmental regulations, or industry developments by attending sales / trade shows and by reading Masonry related publications. • Participate in corporate meetings and scheduled conference calls with CFG business unit members and others as required. • Participate in trade shows throughout the United Sates as required. • Other duties as assigned to meet company and regional goals. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position currently has no direct reports. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES • Sales & Marketing - knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting and selling products and services. • Customer Service - knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. • Negotiation - the ability to reach a beneficial outcome to reconcile differences. • Active Listening - giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times. • Speaking & Writing - excellent written and oral communication to effectively convey information to others. • Ability to speak clearly and to communicate information and ideas both verbally and in writing so others will understand. • Active Learning - understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. • Instructing - teaching others how to do something • Time Management - managing one’s own time effectively and efficiently. • Organizing, Planning & Prioritizing Work - developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. • Establishing and Maintain Interpersonal Relationships - developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time. • honest and ethical. • Adaptability/Flexibility - being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. • Dependability - being reliable, responsible, and fulfilling obligations. • Leadership willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. • Persistence - determined continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. • Achievement/Effort - establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. • Cooperation - being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. being a team player for the good of the organization. PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Ability to frequently carry, lift and/or move up to 20lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75lbs. • Digital dexterity and hand/eye coordination in operation of office equipment. • Ability to speak to and hear customers and/or employees, via phone in person. • Ability to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel crouch or crawl. • Body motor skills sufficient to travel via auto or air for presentations, jobsite visits and other meetings. WORKING CONDITION & ENVIRONMENT • Job operates in a professional office or home office environment. • This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, mobile phones, photocopiers, scanners, iPads, and digital cameras. • Occasional field work outdoors with PROSOCO and other products. • Ability to use appropriate PPE and conduct materials testing. • Occasional travel and overnight stays ~50-60% (may vary). TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS Computer literate with knowledge of all Microsoft Office Applications EDUCATION - CERTIFICATION High School or Equivalent. Previous experience with concrete flooring required.
See More Details >>Essential Functions • Follow manufacturing order to properly cap, label and fill containers using automated or manual equipment. • Lifting and placing containers in cardboard boxes for shipping. • Stacking cases/containers on pallets. • Clean-up of work area. • Wearing appropriate protective equipment and following all safety precautions. • Documentation of manufacturing orders. • Daily minor maintenance, set-up, operation, troubleshooting and clean-up of fill packaging lines and presses. • Responsible for reporting leaks, defects and/or spills in containers before they are packaged and shipped. • Responsible for verifying label with manufacturing orders. • Perform other duties as assigned, if qualified, to meet business demands. Supervisory Responsibilities N/A Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • Must be self-motivated and able to keep up with production demands. • Must be able to communicate effectively and interact well with a variety of personalities within a production environment. • Must be flexible and willing to help others when requested. • Must be able to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision. • Must be able to work under pressure and meet production deadlines. • Due to the nature of our business, the ability to understand, read and write English fluently is required for safety reasons. • Use of the following equipment: • Box cutters • Tape gun • Lot code printers • PolyClip • ProSys – • Presses • Drum crusher • Pallet jack • Floor scales • Miscellaneous hand tools. PHYSICAL DEMANDS See attached Physical Aspects for R-Guard Machine Operator/Packager. WORKING CONDITION & ENVIRONMENT This position requires exposure to various chemicals in a production environment. Exposure to dust, vapors, gases, and chemicals is probable and personal protective equipment (PPE) is required. Production area is not an air conditioned environment but is equipped with adequate air flow handling equipment and ventilation system. Production area is heated during the winter months. Technology Requirements N/A EDUCATION - CERTIFICATION High School Diploma or its equivalent.
See More Details >>Becoming a mason in Lawrence, KS, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 masons nationwide, with a median annual wage of $53,010, translating to approximately $1,019 per week. In Lawrence, KS, the average wage for masonry workers is $1,058 per week, with an annual overtime average of $1,400. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring masons find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
