Wholesale Picker/Loader II

Purple Mattress; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; 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 Mattress is seeking a Wholesale Associate (Picker/Packer/Loader) to join our fulfillment team in McDonough, GA. This role focuses on picking, packing, shipping, and loading orders with accuracy and safety.

The position generally runs Monday–Friday, 7:00a–7:30p, with a 30–40 hour weekly expectation. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years in fulfillment, familiarity with handheld scanners, and strong math/communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• 2+ years in fulfillment and shipping; picker/packer/loader experience a plus.
• Handheld Scanner experience a plus.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong math skills; ability to reconcile stock reports.
• Ability to lift weights and use team lifting when needed.

Responsibilities

• Pick from multiple locations using handheld devices.
• Pack and tape orders with appropriate boxes.
• Load cartons at FedEx/UPS doors as volume dictates.
• Support daily outbound variation across areas.
• Ensure accuracy and quality during fulfillment, packing, shipping, and loading.

Skills

Handheld scanner

Written and verbal communication

Math skills

Team lifting

Fulfillment exp

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Handheld Scanner

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 shift for this role in Monday - Friday, 7:00a - 7:30p. The Wholesale (Picker/Packer/Loader/Mats and Plats) associate will be part of the Wholesale team and will actively pick, pack, ship, and/or Load all orders. This role will be responsible for completing assigned orders or tasks with accuracy, safety, and quality. Requires attention to detail. Materials are managed and controlled following Company guidelines and best practices for safety, housekeeping, and Accuracy. Primary focus is DTC/Drop Ship Areas, but should have flexibility to support any fulfillment operational duties as required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Picking from multiple locations using hand held devices from Pick Tower, Fast Flow, and Mats and Plats dock depending on flow of volume
• Assign Pick Tickets to totes in induction area.
• Pack and Tape Orders when necessary with appropriate sized boxes to protect product
• Load Cartons When needed in appropriate Fedex /UPS door as volume dictates.
• Ability to flex and support changes and upcoming activities to support daily outbound variation across DTC/Drop Ship areas.
• Communicate with Lead or Assistant Mgr to ensure proper movement of damages to scratch and dent area.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the organization
• Observe and recommend, present and justify continued improvement activities
• Ensure accuracy and quality while orders are being fulfilled, packed, shipped, and loaded.
• Participate as needed in cycle counts daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly for managing inventory in the Pick Tower, Mats and Plats Area, and Fast Flow.
• Ensure safe and clean working environment while working in an efficient manner
• Work closely with other areas of the Fulfillment team to support achieving on‑time, complete and properly packaged , while freight is being properly loaded, while maintaining accuracy and quality of each order.
• Follow procedures and policies in using best practices for all tasks including safety, housekeeping, picking, packing, loading, and quality.
• Focus on driving Order Fulfillment Service Level Agreements (SLA's which includes special handling requirements for certain customers such as packaging or labeling while achieving On Time Shipping deadlines)

Required Skills, Education, Experience

• High school diploma preferred .
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in fulfillment and shipping Previous experience as a picker/packer/loader is a plus
• Handheld Scanner experience a plus
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Strong math skills; ability to reconcile stock count reports and existing data
• Ability to lift multiple weights of different product types within safety limits while implementing team lifting when necessary.

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.

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

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,