Warehouse Material Handler II (Monday-Wednesday 7:00pm-7:30am) Required to operate Forklift

Purple is a digitally-native vertical brand with a mission to help people feel and live better through innovative comfort solutions. To us, comfort means more than great products, it means empowering every employee to feel comfortable being themselves. We believe your career at Purple will be a one-of-a-kind “Career in Comfort” because our workforce is one-of-a-kind. We are committed to a culture of collaboration where every voice is heard and understood. As an innovation company at our core, we believe a diversity workforce brings better insights, solutions and products and serves as the backbone to bettering our company. Join with us as we add to our team of exceptional individuals who will help us take over the world — one mattress at a time.

Compensation

The compensation target range for this role is:

$19.80

Job Summary

The Warehouse Materials Handler II position assists warehouse operations by inspecting, receiving, storing, and distributing materials. They also maintain an organized and clean work area.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs random and initial inspections on incoming material by following the Incoming Inspection Process 
• Receives material into designated locations within the warehouse using the computer or WMS scanner. 
• Uses the inventory control system to receive, transfer, and manage materials. 
• Operate forklifts to move material up to (and possibly exceeding) 2000 lbs, as well as operating forklifts to provide material to production areas. 
• Maintains the cleanliness of warehouse storage areas including loading docks and outdoor storage areas. 
• Assists in the disposal of waste material created by the production process. 
• Prepares outgoing shipments by using protective material such as pallet stretch-wrapping, pallet banding, edge protectors, and other protective material. 
• Organizes the material within the warehouse storage areas in a way that benefits the production teams. 
  
  

Required Skills, Education, Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a warehouse environment. 
• Ability to operate forklifts. 
• Ability to operate pallet stretch-wrapping machine. 
• Ability to operate cardboard baling machine. 
• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations 
• Experience in reporting on key Inventory Control metrics 
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP software 
• Outstanding communication ability 
• Excellent organizational and leaderships skills 
• Attention to detail 
• Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach 
• Experience with Six Sigma and Lean Concepts, preferred. 
  
  

Physical Requirements

Physical activities may occasionally include:

• Remaining in stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 15 pounds in all directions.
• The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions with no effective protection from weather. 
  
  

Physical Activities May Constantly Include

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned.
  
  

Environmental Conditions May Occasionally Include

• Noisy open office environment
• The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions with no effective protection from weather. 
  
  

Benefits And Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) Match
• Paid Time Off
• Earn a Mattress
• Purple Swag
• Amazing Purple Products
  
  

WHY WORK AT PURPLE?

• Make your mark: We value innovative thinking. At Purple, you will be empowered to bring your ideas to life as we work together to improve people’s lives through comfort.
• Gain unique experience: Be a part of one of the fastest growing companies in Utah! The contributions you make will matter at Purple as the company continues to grow with you.
• Awesome culture: Join the tight-knit team at Purple and you can enjoy working alongside industry experts, making close friends, and annual employee appreciation events.
  
  

Purple provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.