Innovations Tech

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.

The compensation target for this role is: $17.00 - $20.00

As at technician on the Innovations team, you help bring Purple’s newest product ideas to life in a hands-on, behind-the-scenes role. The projects that the Innovations team is working makes this an exciting time to join. It’s a fast-paced environment where every day brings a different project, and a hard-working, can-do attitude makes all the difference. The work directly supports the development of the innovative products that bring better comfort to Purple customers.

• Run and monitor injection molding machines, including removing parts and operating basic controls.
• Build and assemble new product prototypes using glue, foam, and tools such as spray adhesive, scissors, foam saws, and electric cutters.
• Measure parts and check product quality against standards, and take notes on product builds, tests, and ways to improve.
• Help document and prepare new concepts for patent review.
• Set up product displays and prepare rooms for internal meetings, customer presentations, demos, and team walkthroughs.
• Track warehouse materials and supplies, restock as needed, and keep work areas and the warehouse clean and organized.
• Pack and prepare items for shipping, load and unload trucks, and operate forklifts safely around heavy equipment.
• Follow all safety rules and take part in ongoing safety training.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Commitment to working hard every day, no matter the project or assignment.
• Willingness to learn and a positive attitude.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to regularly lift and move materials or products up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for up to 10 hours.

• Forklift experience or certification.
• Experience operating injection molding machines or other manufacturing equipment.
• Experience using hand and power tools for building or assembly.

Physical activities may occasionally include:

• Operating forklifts and working around heavy equipment and machinery.
• Loading and unloading trucks.

• Standing for prolonged periods of time, up to 10 hours.
• Lifting and moving materials or products up to 50 pounds.
• 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.

• Warehouse and production environment with noise from machinery and heavy equipment
• Exposure to spray adhesives, foam, and cutting tools

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.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) Match
• Paid Time Off
• Earn a Mattress
• Purple Swag
• Amazing Purple Products

• Make your mark:
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