R-GUARD Packager

PROSOCO, Inc.; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

PROSOCO, Inc. in Lawrence, Kansas is looking for a full-time manufacturing worker. The role includes following orders to cap, label, and fill containers, along with cleaning work areas and daily maintenance of packaging lines. Candidates should be self-motivated, communicative, and able to understand English for safety reasons.

This position involves exposure to chemicals and requires personal protective equipment (PPE) due to environmental conditions.

Qualifications

• 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 in a production environment.
• Must understand, read, and write English fluently for safety reasons.

Responsibilities

• Follow manufacturing orders to cap, label, and fill containers.
• Lifting and placing containers in cardboard boxes for shipping.
• Clean‑up of work area.
• Daily maintenance of fill packaging lines and presses.

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Responsibilities

• Follow manufacturing orders 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.
• Reporting leaks, defects, and/or spills in containers before they are packaged and shipped.
• Verifying label matches manufacturing orders.
• Handling hazardous waste in accordance with training, including proper waste management, container labeling and dating, and following storage requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned, if qualified, to meet business demands.

Other Responsibilities

• Complete all assigned training courses.
• Contribute to a safe and environmentally secure work environment for themselves, their coworkers, and customers by following established safety procedures.

Requirements

• 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 in 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.
• Must understand, read, and write English fluently for safety reasons.
• Use of the following equipment: box cutters, tape gun, lot code printers, PolyClip – TSCA 65 sealing/clipping machine, ProSys – CMX machines, Ross – presses, drum crusher, pallet jack, floor scales, miscellaneous hand tools.

Working Conditions & 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 airflow handling equipment and ventilation system. Production area is heated during the winter months.

Education

High School Diploma or its equivalent.