About us:
Based in Berkeley, CA, UPSIDE Foods grows meat, poultry, and seafood directly from real animal cells. These products are not vegan or vegetarian—they are delicious meat, made without the need to raise and slaughter billions of animals. In doing so, the company aims to address some of the most pressing environmental, animal welfare, and public health challenges, while still giving people the meat they love.
Founded as the world’s first cultivated meat company in 2015, UPSIDE Foods (formerly Memphis Meats) has achieved numerous industry-defining milestones, including being the first company to produce multiple species of meat (beef, chicken, and duck) and to sell a cultivated meat product in the United States. The company believes that people shouldn’t have to choose between the foods they love and a thriving planet, and is working to build a better food system with access to delicious, humane, and sustainable meat, poultry, and seafood.
UPSIDE Foods has won various industry awards, including New York Times’ Good Tech Awards, FastCo’s Next Big Thing in Tech and World Changing Ideas Awards, and the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation by the National Association for Business Resources. UPSIDE Foods has raised a total of $608 million, including from the Abu Dhabi Growth Fund (ADG), Baillie Gifford, Bill Gates, Cargill, John Doerr, John Mackey, Kimbal and Christiana Musk, Norwest, Richard Branson, Softbank, Temasek, Threshold, Tyson Foods, and others.
About this job:
As the Warehouse Lead, you will oversee daily warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory control, and team coordination. This role ensures adherence to safety standards, manages warehouse workflows and serves as a mentor to the warehouse staff. The Warehouse Lead is a key problem solver, ensuring that productivity targets and key performance indicators (KPIs) are met while optimizing efficiency and supporting continuous improvement.
Responsibilities Include:
- Supervise and coordinate warehouse staff activities (shipping, receiving, inventory management).
- Review receipt of all materials to ensure purchase orders are open and the quality of materials received is correct.
- Maintain accurate inventory counts through regular cycle counts and stock management.
- Ensure safe, clean, and organized work areas and adherence to safety protocols.
- Lead and motivate warehouse staff, providing training and coaching as needed.
- Optimize workflows and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet operational goals and customer demands.
- Troubleshoot operational issues and escalate when necessary.
- Prepare and review productivity reports and KPIs for process improvement.
- Package and ship products to customers, ensuring adherence to quality and shipping standards.
- Manage the picking of Bill of Materials (BOM), raw materials, for manufacturing and ensure accurate and timely delivery to the production teams.
About You:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional certifications a plus.
- 5+ years of experience in warehouse operations, including inventory management, shipping/receiving, and site-to-site transfers.
- Knowledge of inventory control practices and supply chain principles.
- Ability to lift and move heavy items (up to 50 lbs) as needed.
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and overtime when required.
- Highly preferred:
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in warehouse management systems (ERP, WMS).
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of shipping and receiving best practices.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Who You’ll Work With:
- This role will most frequently interact with our Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams.
Compensation Range: $34/hr - $38/hr*
- Pay may vary depending on factors including job-related knowledge and skills.
UPSIDE Benefits!
- Stock options for all full-time incoming team members!
- 90-100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for team members (medical [including HSA and FSA], dental, and vision)
- Pet insurance for your furry family members!
- 3 Weeks PTO Accrued Annually
- Employee Engagement Council
- Company-sponsored learning & development opportunities
UPSIDE Foods is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Our company-wide mission is to create a product for everyone, so we are deeply committed to having teams and leaders that reflect this mission.
