Shipping Associate

Lab Alley•Austin, TX

About The Position

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! 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: 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 here. 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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.