About this Warehouse Material Handler II role at Purple
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: $21.75Why 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.
