What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Inspector position at Lab Alley?
The Opportunity:
We have a vision to be the Amazon of chemicals and seek top talent to participate in our continued growth. This newly created role is an integral part of reaching our growth goals.
We buy chemicals in bulk and put them into smaller containers for our customers. This is a closely knit team who really enjoy working with each other. Although the work is fast-paced, safety and accuracy come before speed.
In this role, the QC Inspector will work closely with the entire production and shipping team ensuring labels are accurate and that we are working together to continuously improve the quality of our deliverables.
Full-time 40 hours per week with occasional overtime.
8-5 M-F
Essential Responsibilities:
- Perform document review and approval of completed quality and production documents
- Inspect all incoming products/supplies and receive PO into the inventory management system
- Create, fix, update, and print labels for products
- Collect samples of products requested
- New chemical technician training (these are Lab Alley's production team members)
- Assist chemical technicians
- Perform routine inspections of the down packing process throughout the day
- Conduct routine audits/reviews/inspections
- Proactively communicate with the QA Manager and Production Manager regarding any quality issues
- Maintain safety standards with production staff
- Maintain and enforce quality standards
- Perform daily inspections on products being packaged for accuracy and cleanliness.
- Any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications & Expertise:
- Knowledge and prior experience in an ISO 9001 or similar environment
- Knowledge of quality systems
- Attention to details is a must
- Food/Beverage, Chemical, or other regulated environment experience is a plus!
- Proficient with Google Suite and strong technical aptitude
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Physical Demands
- Substantial movements (motion) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers in a repetitive manner.
- Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
- Continuous sitting, standing, walking, using stairs, hearing, talking, bending, crouching, and working closely with others.
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
- Dental
- Vision
- Short Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Supplemental Health Insurance
- Wellness program
- Employee discount program
- 401k
- Paid time off
- Organized team events
- Professional development
- Career growth opportunities
*NOTE* Lab Alley uses E-Verify for all positions.
*NOTE* Lab Alley does a background check for all positions.
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. Lab Alley is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please note: Lab Alley is not accepting unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies for this position. In the absence of a signed agreement with Lab Alley's People Operations leader, no fee will be paid for any candidates submitted by agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Lab Alley. Agencies should not reach out to our team members. To see if we are establishing new relationships with agencies you may send your information to people@laballey.com
