Shipping Associate

About the role

Our Shipping Associate team plays an integral role in helping us achieve our vision to be the Amazon of chemicals 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!

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.

Required 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

• 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.

Career Levels

• Shipping Associate I (Entry-level):
  • 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):
  • Understands and dominates most of the downpacking processes within the department.
  • Able to perform all duties of Shipping Associate I as well as regulated Hazmat.
  • Ability to verify Hazmat paperwork for accuracy.
  • Basic housekeeping of the warehouse.
  • Requires mastering level 1 and cross training into 2 and mastering that level.
• Shipping Associate III (Senior-level):
  • Exemplifies proficiency in all shipping.
  • Proficiency in all Hazmat regulations and packaging procedures.
  • Able to perform Hazmat inspections.
  • Ability to mentor and train all levels of Shipping Associates.
  • Models Lab Alley core values.
  • Basic 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

Lab Alley is on a mission to make buying essential, natural, and high-purity chemicals effortless. Often called the "Amazon for Chemicals," our digital-first platform lets you order online in minutes with transparent pricing, real-time inventory, and instant compliance access—all backed by 99.5% on-time delivery and 98.9% inventory accuracy. Free from quote delays, salespeople, or fulfillment guesswork, our platform is built around how you want to work—so you can stop chasing suppliers and focus on running your business.

Lab Alley is a founder-led essential chemical e-commerce company based in Austin, Texas.

Our Workplace Culture

Our core values are an integral part of our success defining who we are. We care about people and take pride in our work; we believe success is characterized by our commitment to continuous improvement; we believe in being real, authentic, and direct; we encourage continual learning and lead with curiosity; we always strive to make things happen; we are driven by a relentless pursuit of innovation; and 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, helping reduce the carbon footprint, improve coastlines, improve socio-economic conditions and more.