Warehouse Material Handler II

Purple Innovation, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Childbirth & Parental Leave

Sick & Wellness Time

Holiday Pay

Sabbatical

Employee Discount

Give Back Day

Complimentary Mattress

Job summary

Purple Innovation, LLC is hiring a Warehouse Materials Handler II to support receiving, storing, and distributing materials in a fast-paced warehouse. You will inspect incoming materials, use WMS to locate items, and move goods with forklifts up to 2000 lbs while keeping work areas organized and safe.

The role requires 1 year in a warehouse, forklift skills, and familiarity with inbound/outbound processes. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a people-first culture.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform random and initial inspections on incoming material by following the Incoming Inspection Process.
• Receive material into designated locations within the warehouse using the computer or WMS scanner.
• Use the inventory control system to receive, transfer, and manage materials.
• Operate forklifts to move material up to 2000 lbs and provide material to production areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of warehouse storage areas including loading docks and outdoor storage areas.
• Assist in disposal of waste material created by the production process.
• Prepare outgoing shipments using protective materials such as stretch-wrapping, banding, edge protectors, etc.
• Organize material within warehouse storage areas to benefit production teams.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Decision making

Six Sigma/Lean

MS Office

ERP software

Inventory reporting

Quality & safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet stretch-wrapping machine

Cardboard baling machine

MS Office

ERP software

Job description

The Purple story

At Purple, we believe a better life is achievable — and it starts with investing in yourself. As the masterminds of modern rest and recovery, we believe a good night's sleep is the first step toward powering human potential. It fuels happiness, enhances personal growth, and builds a more connected world. That's why our mission is to deliver the most restorative, most supportive, most downright life-changing comfort on the planet. From our groundbreaking GelFlex® Grid technology to our work in the community, we never stop pushing boundaries. We're bold, curious, and uncompromising in our pursuit of better — for our customers, for our people, and for the world. Because when you invest in better, everything else follows.

Compensation

The compensation target for this role is: $21.75

Why this role matters

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.

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.

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.

How Purple brings you comfort

Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits

• 401(k) Match
• Paid Time Off
• Childbirth & Parental Leave
• Sick & Wellness Time
• Holiday Pay
• Sabbatical
• Employee Discount
• Give Back Day
• Complimentary Mattress

WHY JOIN PURPLE?

At Purple, you’ll join a team that truly invests in you, not just as an employee, but as a person. Here, you’ll grow in an environment that values curiosity, collaboration, and courage. We believe in open communication, where your ideas are heard, your voice matters, and feedback helps everyone get better. We prioritize building long-term careers and helping you stretch your skills to reach new goals. You’ll be part of a team that owns its work, celebrates integrity, and takes bold risks to innovate. And most importantly, you’ll belong to a community that values people first, where we lift each other up, celebrate what makes us different, and work together to create something extraordinary.

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.

Purple is the leader in comfort innovation technology. Our purpose is to improve lives through innovative comfort solutions. To us, comfort means more than just 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. Join with us as we add to our team of exceptional individuals who will help us take over the world of comfort - one mattress, pillow, and cushion at a time.