Dispatch CDL-A Driver-1

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.

Compensation

The compensation target range for this role is:

$24.00 - $28.00

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable delivery driver for Yard/Shuttle/Delivery/Dispatch. Individual needs to have at least two years dispatch/yard control, driving and shuttling experience. The driver will fill in for Dispatch as needed to support the traffic of all shipping and receiving loads as needed for incoming and outgoing shipments to/from Purple locations, and its depots and warehouses.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Fill in for Dispatch as needed.

• Fully understands all aspects of Yard Management and maintaining all logs and records of inbound-outbound carriers.

• May interact with local customers, answer questions, and advise them of our products.

• Confirm contents of each shipment matches manifest document.

• Ensures assigned vehicle is clean.

• Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)

• Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered.

• Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs.

• Perform Yard Checks, prepare and distribute related reporting and daily emails.

• Adhere to company rules and regulations.

• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in accordance with the weather and road conditions.

• Comply with FMCSA and DOT rules and regulations.

• Always makes safety a priority.

Required Skills, Education & Experience:

• 2+ years of Yard/Shuttling/Dispatch of inbound/outbound load management.

• CDL-A Driver's License

• Minimum of 2-year experience in yard spotting, repositioning of equipment (trailers/containers)

• Minimum of 2-year of tractor/trailer driving required.

• Clean driving record with no moving violations

• Must pass background check and drug test.

• Strong organizational skills in a dynamic and rapidly growing environment.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Proficient using YMS, two-way radio, I-Pad and other TMS Systems

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

• Excellent customer service skills

• Good verbal and written communication

• Properly maintain all logs and records of inbound-outbound carriers

• Monitor the trafficking process for all equipment that enters or leaves the yard.

• Check all trailers/containers prior to transferring to designated warehouse/yard locations.

• Ensure timely and accurate appointment booking of inbound/outbound deliveries.

• Propose process improvements of yard management and workflow.

• Manage resources allocation around bottlenecks and evolving scheduling demands.

• Work closely with Purple Drivers and the Transportation/Logistics teams.

• Ensure receipt of daily and weekly order schedules.

• Print necessary tickets supporting documentation needed for daily scheduled shipping, receiving and yard drop/hook moves.

• Ensure carrier bookings and scheduling control processes and procedures are followed correctly with proper notifications to all parties involved.

• Document all incoming and outgoing trailers/containers, coordinate driver schedules, movements of trailers/containers to specific doors for loading/unloading.

• An initiative-taking and meticulous individual with initiative-taking communication style with all teams.

• Be flexible to work some weekends or support drivers on yard moves as needed

Physical Requirements:

Physical activities may occasionally include:

• Adjusting or moving objects up to 49 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 warehouse environment

• Outside directing yard traffic

• Driving in all weather

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• 401(k) Match

• Paid Time Off

• Earn a Mattress

• Purple Swag

• Amazing Purple Products

WHY WORK AT PURPLE?

• Make your mark: We value innovative thinking. At Purple, you will be empowered to bring your ideas to life as we work together to improve people's lives through comfort.

• Gain unique experience: Be a part of one of the fastest growing companies in Utah! The contributions you make will matter at Purple as the company continues to grow with you.

• Awesome culture: Join the tight-knit team at Purple and you can enjoy working alongside industry experts, making close friends, and annual employee appreciation events.

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.