Production Associate

Lab Alley LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Employee discount program

Wellness program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Lab Alley, based in Austin, TX, is seeking a Chemical Technician I/Production Associate to safely prepare products for customers in a controlled warehouse environment. The role emphasizes strict PPE use and adherence to safety, with incremental pay as skills advance.

Full-time, 40 hours/week, 8-5, M-F, with overtime as needed. No experience required for entry level; cross training available as you advance through Technician I, II, and III levels.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Follow verbal and written instructions

Inventory supplies for packaging

Regulatory safety compliance

PPE usage including respirators

Background check required

Clean‑shaven for respirator fit

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We have a vision to be the Amazon of chemicals and seek top talent to participate in our continued growth. Our Chemical Technician (Production 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. Some chemicals require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators. Employees are fully trained on all procedures, and we prioritize safety above all else.

Important Note: If you are hesitant about working with or around chemicals, even in a controlled and safe environment, this is not the role for you. Due to respirator fit requirements, individuals with beards who are unwilling to shave cannot be considered for this position.

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.
• 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.

Qualifications & Expertise:

Required:

• 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.

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 wear required PPE, including safety glasses, masks/respirators, gloves, goggles, and safety toe work shoes.
• Must adhere to long periods of standing and walking.
• Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds safely.
• Must be able to use arms and hands for tasks such as reaching, signaling, grabbing, lifting, turning, pushing, and pulling.

Additional Note:

Due to the use of respirators, beards or facial hair that interferes with the respirator seal are not permitted.

Lab Alley offers progressive pay. As the Chemical Technicians skills are mastered their pay increases.

Chemical Technician I:

Entry-level in the field, which requires training on the handling and processes within the organization. No experience required. General warehouse experience is a plus. All new Chemical Technician hires will start at this level.

Chemical Technician II:

Mid-level which understands and dominates the basic downpacking and diluting of alcohols and non‑corrosive materials, as well as granulate handling and downpacking. Proficient in basic math for dilutions Understands volume and weight measurements. Requirements: English or they can translate proficiently. Ability to understand. Requires mastering level 1 and cross training into 2 and mastering that level.

Chemical Technician III:

Mid-level in which the individual understands and dominates most of the downpacking processes within the organization. Proficient in basic math for dilutions Understands volume and weight measurements. Skilled in handling, diluting, and measuring corrosive materials. Capable of mentoring other Chem Techs. 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:

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

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