Dispatch CDL-A Driver

Purple Innovation, LLC; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Earn a Mattress

Purple Swag

Amazing Purple Products

Job summary

Purple is seeking a dependable delivery driver for Yard/Shuttle/Delivery/Dispatch in West Valley City, Utah. The role supports dispatch and yard control, handling inbound/outbound shipments to Purple locations and depots, and may interact with customers to answer questions about products.

You will maintain logs, verify manifests, and work with the Transportation/Logistics teams to ensure on-time delivery while complying with safety standards and DOT rules.

Qualifications

• 2+ yrs. of Yard/Shuttling/Dispatch experience in inbound/outbound load management.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; able to coordinate with drivers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Fill in for Dispatch as needed.
• Maintain logs of inbound-outbound carriers and yard activity.
• Verify shipment contents against manifests and ensure accurate documentation.
• Interact with customers when needed to answer questions about products.
• Monitor and report on yard operations and scheduling.
• Comply with FMCSA/DOT rules and safety standards.

Skills

Yard/Shuttling/Dispatch experience

Logistics coordination

Tools

Microsoft Office

TMS Systems

Job description

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.CompensationThe compensation target for this role is: $24.00 - $28.00Job SummaryWe are seeking a dependable delivery driver – for Yard/Shuttle/Delivery/Dispatch. Individual needs to have at least two years dispatch/yard control, driving and shuttling experience. The driver will fill in for Dispatch as needed to support the traffic of all shipping and receiving loads as needed for incoming and outgoing shipments to/from Purple locations, and its depots and warehouses.Job DescriptionEssential Duties & Responsibilities:Fill in for Dispatch as needed.Fully understands all aspects of Yard Management and maintaining all logs and records of inbound-outbound carriers.May interact with local customers, answer questions, and advise them of our products.Confirm contents of each shipment matches manifest document.Ensures assigned vehicle is clean.Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered.Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs.Perform Yard Checks, prepare and distribute related reporting and daily emails.Adhere to company rules and regulations.Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in accordance with the weather and road conditions.Comply with FMCSA and DOT rules and regulations.Always makes safety a priority.Driver – Yard/Shuttling QualificationsCDL-A Driver’s LicenseMinimum of 1-year experience in yard spotting, repositioning of equipment (trailers/containers)Minimum of 1-year of tractor/trailer driving required.Clean driving record with no moving violationsMust pass background check and drug test.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.Proficient using YMS, two-way radio, I-Pad and other TMS SystemsProficient with Microsoft Office SuiteExcellent customer service skillsGood verbal and written communicationDriver – Yard/Shuttle QualificationsDocument all incoming and outgoing trailers/containers, coordinate driver schedules, movements of trailers/containers to specific doors for loading/unloading.Be flexible to work some weekends or support drivers on yard moves as neededProperly maintain all logs and records of inbound-outbound carriersMonitor the trafficking process for all equipment that enters or leaves the yard.Check all trailers/containers prior to transferring to designated warehouse/yard locations.Ensure timely and accurate appointment booking of inbound/outbound deliveries.Propose process improvements of yard management and workflow.Manage resources allocation around bottlenecks and evolving scheduling demands.Work closely with Purple Drivers and the Transportation/Logistics teams.Ensure receipt of daily and weekly order schedules.Print necessary tickets supporting documentation needed for daily scheduled shipping, receiving and yard drop/hook moves.Ensure carrier bookings and scheduling control processes and procedures are followed correctly.This position will also require assistance on non-driving days to the Home Delivery Team when they require a 3rd person. You will assist in moving a mattress as a team into a customer's residence.Required Skills, Education & Experience:2+ yrs. of Yard/Shuttling/Dispatch, of inbound/outbound Load management.An initiative-taking and meticulous individual with initiative-taking communication style with all teams.Strong organizational skills in a dynamic and rapidly growing environment.TMS system, scheduling, and carrier booking/appoint management.Ability to manage appointment schedule changes quickly and notify all parties involved.Solid computer skills with email and spreadsheets.Work Hours (Good Faith Estimate):This full-time position is expected to work approximately 30-40 hours per week. This is a good faith estimate, and actual hours may vary based on business needs.BENEFITS AND PERKSMedical, Dental, Vision401(k) MatchPaid Time OffEarn a MattressPurple SwagAmazing Purple ProductsWHY 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.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.