Shipping Associate

The Opportunity:

We have a vision to be the Amazon of chemicals and seek top talent to participate in our continued growth. Our Shipping Associate team plays an integral role in helping us achieve this vision by ensuring that we safely and accurately prepare products for our customers.

At Lab Alley, we handle a variety of chemicals in a safe, controlled environment. Employees are fully trained on all procedures, and we prioritize safety above all else.

Important Note: If you are hesitant about working around chemicals, even in a controlled and safe environment, this is not the role for you.

If you are a hardworking, organized, and safety-conscious team player, this role could be the career opportunity of a lifetime!

• Pack, measure, weigh, and label items for shipment or storage.
• Follow all company guidelines and packaging instructions to ensure safety and product integrity.
• Identify and dispose of defective items before they are shipped to customers.
• Perform daily housekeeping tasks in the workstation and warehouse.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Required:

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Clean, prep, and inventory supplies for packaging.
• Willingness and ability to comply with all regulatory safety and environmental requirements.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Nice to Have (but not required):

• Prior warehouse experience.
• Prior chemical handling experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Must be able to lift/move up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Frequently perform tasks requiring climbing, bending, crawling, kneeling, and crouching.
• Must adhere to long periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to use arms and hands for tasks such as reaching, signaling, grabbing, lifting, turning, pushing, and pulling.

Lab Alley offers progressive pay. As the Shipping Specialist skills are mastered their pay increases.

Entry-level in the field, which requires training on the handling and processes within the shipping department.. Able to perform non hazardous and limited quantity shipping. General understanding of Hazmat regulations. Basic housekeeping of the warehouse. No experience required. General warehouse experience is a plus. All Shipping Associates start at this level.

Mid-level in which the individual understands and dominates most of the down packing processes within the department. Able to perform all duties of Shipping Associate I as well as regulated Hazmat. Ability to verify Hazmat paperwork for accuracy. Basic housekeeping of the warehouse. Requires mastering level 1 and cross training into 2 and mastering that level.

Senior level associate that exemplifies proficiency in all shipping. Proficiency in all Hazmat regulations and packaging procedures. Able to perform Hazmat inspections. Ability to mentor and train all levels of Shipping Associates. Models Lab Alley core values. Basic housekeeping of the warehouse Prior chemical and/or Hazmat shipping experience. Prior mentoring/training/leadership experience. Requires mastering level 2 and cross training into 3 and mastering that level.

In an effort to support growth for the employee and support the needs of the business, the employee may be cross trained in other areas.

Lab Alley is on a mission to make buying essential, natural, and high-purity chemicals effortless. Often called the  Amazon for Chemicals , our digital-first platform lets you order online in minutes with transparent pricing, real-time inventory, and instant compliance access-all backed by 99.5% on-time delivery and 98.9% inventory accuracy. Free from quote delays, salespeople, or fulfillment guesswork, our platform is built around how you want to work-so you can stop chasing suppliers and focus on running your business.

Lab Alley is a founder-led essential chemical e-commerce company based in Austin, Texas.

Our core values are an integral part of our success defining who we are.

We bring our core values to life in everything we do at Lab Alley. Therefore, every hire is aligned with our…