Operator II - Distribution Center

Purple Mattress; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; 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 Mattress in Salt Lake City, UT, seeks an Operator II to manage daily warehouse distribution tasks including receiving, shipping, assembly, and material handling. You will coordinate with your team and leaders to meet company goals in inventory control and workflow, ensuring safe, efficient operations and adherence to quality standards.

Key responsibilities include lean workflow support, accuracy in materials, and operating PIT equipment and forklift as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse or distribution center operations.
• Ability to pass drug test and obtain PIT equipment certifications for DC use.
• Proven communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Attention to detail and reliability in daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily warehousing tasks: picking, packing, kitting, receiving, inventory control, and forklift operation.
• Ensures materials are available for upcoming orders and maintains quality standards.
• Works with supervisor to maintain lean, efficient workflow to meet schedules.
• Contributes to team results and safety compliance.

Skills

Quality awareness

Tech proficiency

PIT certification

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety first

Decision making

Tools

Mobile scanners

Radios

Tablets

Computers

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.

Compensation

The compensation target for this role is: $21.75

Job Summary

The Operator II position will be responsible for daily warehouse distribution tasks, including but not limited to the timely and efficient operations such as receiving, shipping, assembly, material handling, and all other distribution center tasks as assigned. This role will coordinate with their team and their assigned leaders to ensure the distribution center meets or exceeds all company goals, including inventory control, shipping, receiving, and assembly. This role will be assigned tasks and review daily workload ensuring that all workload is complete. It is your duty to ensure you choose to work safely using all necessary information and tools to carry out your daily workload. This role should have flexibility to support any distribution warehouse operation as required and assigned.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs daily tasks in the Warehousing Department, including picking, packing, kitting of materials, receiving, inventory control, operating a forklift, preparing product for use throughout facility.
• Ensure all required materials are accounted for and ready for upcoming orders.
• Works closely with your supervisor to maintain a lean and efficient workflow to meet schedules.
• Contributes to the Team Effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ensure Purple's excellence in quality is maintained.
• Ability to pass any drug tests and certification to operate all PIT and other DC equipment.
• Ability to operate pallet stretch-wrapping machine.

Required Skills, Education, Experience:

• Understanding of quality expectations.
• Ability to use technology-related equipment (ie. Mobile scanners, radios, tablets, computers).
• Ability to pass a drug test and certification for all PIT equipment for use in the DC.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Teamwork
• A desire to have your co-workers back and ensure you are choosing to work safely.
• Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach.

Physical Requirements

Physical Activities may occasionally include: ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like. moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments. communicating with others to exchange information.

Physical Activities may constantly include: remaining in a stationary position, often standing for prolonged periods. moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions. repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. operating machinery and/or power tools, depending on position. depending on position may include operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment. assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Environmental Conditions may occasionally include: low or high temperatures; or outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Environmental Conditions may constantly include: noisy environments & hazardous conditions.

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 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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, gen