Chemical Technician

The Opportunity:

We have a vision to be the Amazon of chemicals and seek top talent to participate in our continued growth. Our Chemical Technician team is an integral part of reaching our growth goals.

We buy chemicals in bulk and put them into smaller containers for our customers. The Chemical Technicians pack, weigh, and label items for shipment and storage. This is a closely knit team who really enjoy working with each other. Although the work is fast-paced, safety and accuracy come before speed.

If you are an organized, efficient team player who is willing to learn and work hard in a fast paced environment; this position can be the growth opportunity of a lifetime!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Pack, weigh and label completed items for shipment or storage
• Follow all company guidelines regarding packaging
• Follow all company packaging instructions for safety and product integrity
• Identify and dispose of defective items before they are shipped to customers

Qualifications & Expertise:

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Clean, prep, and inventory supplies for packaging
• Ability and willingness to comply and ensure compliance with all regulatory safety and environmental requirements
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including respirator without restriction
• Must be clean shaven and be able to properly use a respirator
• Ability to lift 50lbs

Nice to have, but not required:

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

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift/move up to 50 pounds frequently
• Frequently performs tasks requiring climbing, bending at the waist, crawling, kneeling, crouching
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to safety glasses, masks/respirators, goggles, gloves, and safety toe work shoes.
• Must be able to adhere to long periods of standing and walking.
• Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds to equipment safely.
• Must be able to use arms and hands to reach overhead, signal, grab, hold, lift, turn, push and pull objects and tools
• Due to the respirator fit requirements, beards are not permitted

About us:

Inc. 5000 recently awarded/recognized Lab Alley as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America! We are also one of the fastest growing e-commerce companies in Austin, TX! We provide easy access to essential chemicals - on-budget, on-time, every time.

Think Amazon for Chemicals!

Our workplace culture:

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 core values:

Care : Take pride in your work and always do your best. Help and serve others whenever needed.

Growth Mindset : We believe in always growing. Be curious, learn from mistakes, obsess over seeking answers and learning new things.

Commitment : We want commitment over results because we know eventually the results will come if you are committed.

Work Ethic and Hustle : Show up and be 100% committed to the vision.

Honest and Real : We believe in being honest, open, real, and forthright and direct to those around us. Giving and receiving feedback is part of a growth mindset as long as it is done in a positive and uplifting way.

Make Things Happen : We're a team. We work together to get things done.

We give back!

With every purchase a customer makes through our eCommerce website, we work with Ecodrive to plant a tree. This helps reduce the carbon footprint, improves coastlines, improves socio-economic conditions and so much more. Read more about that here.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Discretionary time off policy

Paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Employee discount program

Wellness program

Organized team events

Professional development and coaching

Career growth opportunities

Schedule & reporting details

Full-time 40 hours per week with occasional overtime.

8-5 M-F

Reports to Packaging Supervisor

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don't meet every single qualification. At Lab Alley, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the , we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you.