Production Operator
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: $20.00Why this role matters
The shift for this role is Thursday - Saturday, 7:00a - 7:30p. Production Operators produce and assemble products in our manufacturing environment. Will operate and maintain machinery, ensure production standards are met, finalize products, and prepare them for shipping.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Handle equipment starting and stopping activities during each designated shift.
Manage different stages of the production line by being actively involved in each procedure
Load and unload items from machines and dollies
Make sure that appropriate safety measures are taken into account at every step of the production process.
Pull damaged or faulty items from the Max machine, as needed.
Ensure that any equipment or tool malfunction is immediately reported.
Record data at each step of the production cycle
Make sure that tools and equipment are cleaned and maintained properly at the end of each shift
Check finished product for problems or faults and isolate any damaged or inconsistent item immediately
Ensure proper labelling of finished items and ensure that they are packaged properly
Advocate safety practices to the rest of the production staff.
Required Skills, Education, Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a warehouse environment 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.
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, 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.