Company Overview:

Nulixir, an early-stage start-up, is a business-to-business (B2B) biotechnology company that develops, manufactures, and licenses intellectual property (IP) for smart nanocarriers, called nanovesicles, which optimize the performance of functional ingredients in food & beverage products. Nulixir is revolutionizing this space shaping the future of intelligent food and nutrition. This patented technology has applications across multiple verticals in food and beverage (e.g., nootropics, energy stimulants, vitamins, probiotics, protein, etc.).

Founded in 2019, the company brought a together a team of CPG leaders, scientists, US attorneys, and nutritionists to overcome long-standing challenges in the Food and Beverage Industry. The firm’s founder has extensive experience in the development of nanocarriers for cancer therapeutics.

In the past-year, Nulixir sales have grown ~5x with strong interest from small, mid-size and large CPG companies to partner with Nulixir and incorporate the technology in their products. Nulixir boasts an impressive board of senior executives from companies like Pepsi, Danone, Paine, Schwartz Partners, etc. The company currently has 20 employees with a stellar executive team who come from various backgrounds.

Position Overview:

Nulixir is looking for a highly qualified and experienced professional Bottling Line Technician. You will be responsible for running and maintaining two bottling lines in a timely and cost-efficient manner as well as continuously identify ways to improve our manufacturing operations as we scale-up over time. Experience in the maintenance of beverage packaging equipment is required.

The ideal candidate is self motivated, detail oriented, quality-focus mindset, has a mechanical background and strong technical and quality control background. In this role, you will directly report to the Bottling Manager.

Responsibilities

• Operations and responsibility of the performance of the line. Ensures that the line is ready to run at the start of the shift and perform shutdown at the of the shift. Ensures that all problems with the line are addressed and/or repaired before leaving the line. Makes physical adjustments and repairs on the run to assure an efficient line operation.
• Detect and troubleshoot malfunctions (mechanical and electrical) of bottling line machines/equipment and problem solve in a timely manner.
• Inspect product and packaging materials throughout the various stages to ensure product is bottled and packaged according to quality standards and specifications.
• Fully trained, knowledgeable, and competent with all bottling line machines & associated tasks including the use of production related documentation, recording of downtime, etc.
• Assume responsibility for and respond to line stoppages.
• Technical expert on the line responsible for training line packaging associates in proper operation, autonomous maintenance, and change-over of machinery.
• Performs minor package change-overs on equipment as required.
• Maintain communication with the Team Lead about maintenance needs when recurring malfunctions related to the equipment and processes.
• Responsible for providing real time feedback to the Manager or Team Lead.
• Actively participates and is engaged in safety initiatives, problem solving, continuous improvement and line efficiencies.
• Comply with all Environmental, Health & Safety policies and training.
• Must do visual inspections and complete documentation during the run to insure defect free work.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment as well as clean and clearing them of debris and materials.
• Report any major defects to the Manager or Team Lead.
• Perform assigned duties of Line Technician including all tasks related to the bottling line which includes but not limited to; filling, quality inspection, case packing and labeling. Perform all tasks in a responsible manner and in compliance with Company policies and procedures as well as applicable regulatory requirements. Fully and accurately complete all applicable documentation, including full record keeping.
• Keep work area clean at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills and Experience

• Must possess strong problem solving and trouble-shooting skills.
• Must possess reading & comprehension, writing and mathematical skills and ability to follow directions and complete recordkeeping as needed.
• Must exhibit good communication and organization skills and be detail oriented.
• Must demonstrate dependability and timeliness.
• Must be self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and work well in a team environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. and perform repetitive work actions.

Minimum Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Basic maintenance experience required (2yrs)
• Manufacturing experience preferred (2yrs)
• Technical training recommended
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Prior experience in running and troubleshooting automated equipment.
• Manufacturing/Mechanical background
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person