Shipping Associate
Shipping Associate
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Job Description
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!
Essential 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.
Qualifications & Expertise:
:
- 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.
Physical Requirements:
- 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.
Shipping Associate I: 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.
Shipping Associate II: Mid-level in which the individual understands and dominates most of the downpacking processes within the to perform all duties of Shipping Associate I as well as regulated Hazmat. Ability to verify Hazmat paperwork for housekeeping of the warehouse. Requires mastering level 1 and cross training into 2 and mastering that level.
Shipping Associate III: Senior level associate that exemplifies proficiency in all in all Hazmat regulations and packaging procedures. Able to perform Hazmat inspections. Ability to mentor and train all levels of Shipping Lab Alley core 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.
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.
Benefits
Medical benefits Dental benefits Paid time off Employee discount program Wellness program Organized team events Professional development Career growth opportunities
Schedule & reporting details:
Full-time 40 hours per week with occasional overtime.
8-5 M-F
*NOTE* Lab Alley uses E-Verify for all positions.
*NOTE* Lab Alley does a background check for all positions.
Reports to Operations Manager
Dont meet every single requirement Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they dont meet every single qualification. At Lab Alley we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace so if youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt 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
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
