Tarper

Premier Warehousing Services, Inc.; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Warehousing Services, Inc. is hiring a Tarper in Bedford, IN (also listed for Shoals, Indiana). The role covers securing loaded flatbed trailers with tarps and straps, applying plastic covers, and ensuring loads meet DOT standards. PPE is provided; you may work indoors or outdoors in all weather.

Pay starts at $18.00 per hour for 1st/2nd shifts and $18.50 for 3rd shift, with weekly pay and benefits after 90 days. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and handle heavy materials.
• PPE is provided and required.
• Must be able to work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Cover and secure loaded flatbed trailers with tarps and straps per DOT standards.
• Use bungee cords and 4-inch straps to secure tarps and loads.
• Work as part of a team and also independently as needed.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Indoor/outdoor work

Job description

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Tarper

Department: VEN

Location: Bedford, IN

Position: Tarper

Location: Shoals, Indiana

This position involves, but is not limited to, covering & securing loaded flatbed trailers with tarps & required straps prior to transport. The Tarper's duties include placing a large sheet of plastic over the loaded materials before covering them with tarps in order to protect the load from the weather and dirt. Once the load is covered, the tarps are secured around the load & to the trailer using bungee straps. 4\" webbing straps are then placed over the load and used to secure the load per company & DOT guidelines. The position requires working indoors, outdoors, and in varying temperatures depending on the current weather conditions. Pushing, pulling, & lifting of tarps and other materials up to 50 lbs+ may be required on occasion. (Getting help from a co-worker to lift heavy objects is required.) Being able & willing to work as part of a team, but also as a self-motivated individual is required.

Job Duties Include: (but not limited to)

• Involves covering loaded 45-53 ft flatbed trailers with tarps and securing the load and tarps with bungee cords and 4 inch straps per customer, company and DOT standards.
• Physical job that may require working indoors and outdoors and in all types of weather.

Permanent position which may require overtime work.

Personal protective Equipment (PPE) is required at all times. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe footwear, safety green uniform shirt (or reflective safety vest), and hearing protection (in specific areas). All required PPE & uniforms are provided by the company, except steel toe footwear.

Work Schedule and Compensation: Current workdays are Sunday through Friday (3 shifts). Weekend work and/or overtime are practically never, but may be required in extremely rare situations.

• Pay: 1st and 2nd shifts $18.00/hr; 3rd $18.50/hr
• Weekly Pay - Every Friday
• Benefits Offered after 90 Days of Employment
• Direct Deposit Available

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other classification protected by applicable law.