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:
CARE :
We care about people and take pride in our work.
COMMITMENT :
We believe success is characterized by our commitment to continuous improvement.
GENUINE:
We believe in being real, authentic, and direct with those around us.
GROWTH:
Lab Alley encourages continual learning and leads with curiosity.
INITIATIVE:
To be successful, we always strive to make things happen!
INNOVATION:
Lab Alley is driven by a relentless pursuit of innovation, constantly seeking new ideas, technologies, and approaches to enhance the experiences of our customers.
WORK ETHIC :
We believe a strong work ethic is about being fully engaged, resilient, and focused on tasks to ensure each project receives attention and consideration.
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 .
Benefits
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
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 Operations Manager
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 job description, 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.

• Must pass pre-employment background check