Warehouse Lead

Who is Nulixir?

Nulixir, a nano-biotechnology start-up, is a VC-backed business-to-business (B2B) 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, as the Function HouseTM, is revolutionizing the functional ingredient space by introducing a realm of functionality and shaping the future of intelligent food. This patented technology (70 patents) has applications across multiple verticals in food and beverage (e.g., nootropics, energy stimulants, vitamins, probiotics, protein, etc.).

Founded in 2019, the company brought together a team of CPG leaders, cancer researchers, 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 ~8x with strong interest from small, mid-size and many 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, McKinsey & Company, Paine Schwartz Partners, etc. The company currently has 30 employees with a stellar executive team who come from food B2B companies such as ADM, Givaudan, Kerry, and ex-MBB consultants.

Position Overview:
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Warehouse Lead to manage the daily operations of our warehouse department. This pivotal role requires a solid background in warehouse management, team leadership, and material handling. As a key contributor to our operations, you will ensure efficient workflows, uphold safety standards, and drive the overall success of our production and operations.

Position Location:

This position will be IN-PERSON at our HQ facilities located in the Austin, TX Metropolitan Area.

In this critically important role, you will be responsible for:

• Supervise warehouse personnel and coordinate daily warehouse activities to ensure efficient operations.
• Manage team performance, providing guidance and support to warehouse staff.
• Utilize the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to track inventory levels and optimize storage solutions.
• Oversee the receiving, storing, and shipping of products while ensuring accuracy in order fulfillment.
• Conduct regular inspections of equipment and facilities to maintain safety standards.
• Implement best practices for materials handling and heavy lifting techniques.
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency.
• Train new employees on warehouse procedures, safety protocols, and equipment operation.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory movements and assist with cycle counts.

Relevant Job Experiences, Skills, and Key requirements for this role:

• Proven experience in a distribution center or warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or software.
• Strong mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot equipment issues as they arise.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting as needed during daily operations.
• Forklift Certification
• Experience in logistics
• Demonstrated skills in team management and leadership within a warehouse setting.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with team members and other departments.
• Preferred: Bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish.

Pay Range:

• $22-$30 per hour (1099 contract)

Why Join Nulixir?

Innovative Environment - Be part of a pioneering company at the forefront of food and beverage innovation.

Impactful Role - Play a crucial role in the company’s growth and success by supporting the CEO.

Growth Opportunities - Access to professional development and career advancement opportunities within a dynamic and growing company.

Collaborative Culture - Work with a passionate and driven team dedicated to making a difference in the industry.

Competitive Compensation - Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Nulixirians’ Culture:

We recruit, promote, and reward based off of our five core values:

Sleeves Up - At Nulixir, we provide the autonomy and creativity needed to own your role, iterate where needed and drive impact on a massive scale.

100% Transparency - Nulixir is passionate about open feedback at all levels of the company. This allows us to fail fast, create in real time and build an open company culture.

Be Defiantly Great - We are defiant, that’s in our lifeblood, we accomplish what other people think are impossible. Challenging the status quo is our lifeblood.

Unconditional Empathy - Our customers are real people with real business needs, and we are here to listen and tackle accordingly. If we care and respect each other, there is no challenge we can’t overcome.

Be the solution, not just the critic - take ownership and drive collaboration. We work together and we build together.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Warehouse: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Forklift Certification (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $30