About the Role
Lab Alley seeks a Chemical Technician (Production Associate) to ensure safe and accurate product preparation for customers, contributing to the company's vision of becoming the Amazon of chemicals. This role involves handling chemicals in a controlled environment, with a strong emphasis on safety and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators. Individuals with beards unwilling to shave cannot be considered due to respirator fit requirements.
Responsibilities
- Pack, measure, weigh, and label items for shipment or storage.
- Follow all company guidelines and packaging instructions to ensure safety and product integrity.
- Ensure equipment is properly maintained and cleaned.
- 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.
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.
- Ability to wear PPE, including respirators, without restriction.
- Must pass a pre-employment background check.
- Must be clean-shaven for proper respirator fit.
- Prior warehouse experience is a plus.
- Prior chemical handling experience is a plus.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Skills
- Handling chemicals
- Packaging
- Measuring
- Weighing
- Labeling
- Equipment maintenance
- Housekeeping
- Basic math for dilutions
- Volume and weight measurements
- Downpacking
- Diluting alcohols and non-corrosive materials
- Granulate handling
- Handling corrosive materials
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full-time
- 40 hours per week
- Occasional overtime
Experience Level
- Entry-level (Chemical Technician I)
- Mid-level (Chemical Technician II)
- Mid-level (Chemical Technician III)
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Salary/Compensations
- Progressive pay based on skill mastery
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Paid time off
- Employee discount program
- Wellness program
- Organized team events
- Professional development
- Career growth opportunities
About the Company
- Inc. 5000 recently awarded/recognized Lab Alley as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
- One of the fastest growing e-commerce companies in Austin, TX.
- Provides easy access to essential chemicals – on-budget, on-time, every time.
- Core values include CARE, COMMITMENT, GENUINE, GROWTH, INITIATIVE, INNOVATION, and WORK ETHIC.
- Works with Ecodrive to plant a tree with every customer purchase to reduce carbon footprint and improve socio-economic conditions.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
