Tarper

Premier Warehousing Services, Inc.; Cumberland Furnace (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 90 days

Direct Deposit

Weekly pay

Job summary

Premier Warehousing Services, Inc. in Cumberland Furnace, TN is seeking a Tarper to secure and tarp loaded flatbed trailers in varying conditions. This is a physical role requiring teamwork and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs; you will place a plastic sheet over loads before tarping and secure with 4-inch straps and bungee cords per DOT standards.

Workdays are Mon–Fri with overtime possible. Benefits are offered after 90 days, and weekly pay with direct deposit is provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs+ and perform repetitive tasks.
• Work outdoors and indoors in varying weather.
• Punctual, reliable, and able to work as part of a team or individually.

Responsibilities

• Cover loaded 45-53 ft flatbed trailers with tarps and secure loads with 4-inch straps and bungee cords per DOT standards.
• Place plastic sheets over loads before tarping to protect from weather and dirt.
• Adhere to safety PPE requirements and DOT guidelines; work schedule Mon–Fri with possible overtime.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Self-motivation

Job description

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Tarper

Department: PWS

Location: Cumberland Furnace, TN

Position: Tarper

Location: Cumberland City, TN

Job Description: 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: Current workdays are Mon - Fri. Weekend work is practically never, but may be required in extremely rare situations. Current hours of work range from 7 am until the workload is finished for Day Shift and starting at 6:30pm until work complete for night shift. Overtime may be required.

Compensation:

• $18.00/hour - DAY SHIFT
• $18.50/hour - NIGHT SHIFT
• Weekly Pay - Every Friday
• Benefits Offered after 90 Days of Employment
• Direct Deposit Available

Must pass a background check, drug screen and be 18 years or older.

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.