Tarper

Premier Warehousing Services, Inc.; East Liverpool, Shippingport (OH, PA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

Direct deposit

Benefits after 90 days

PPE provided

Job summary

Premier Warehousing Services, Inc. in East Liverpool, OH is seeking a Tarper to cover loaded flatbed trailers with tarps and secure loads to DOT standards. The job is physically demanding, performed indoors and outdoors, with lifting up to 50 lbs and a requirement to work as part of a team or independently as needed.

The position offers a starting pay of $18.00 per hour with weekly pay, benefits after 90 days, and PPE provided. Monday through Friday schedules with occasional overtime may apply.

Qualifications

• Physical work requiring lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Teamwork and self-motivation are essential.

Responsibilities

• Cover loaded 45-53 ft flatbed trailers with tarps and secure the load and tarps with cords and straps per standards.
• Place protective plastic over loads before tarping and secure with tarps and straps.
• Work in all weather conditions; maintain safety and DOT compliance.
• Follow company policies and PPE requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Dependability

Safety awareness

Job description

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Tarper

Department: RPE

Location: East Liverpool, OH

POSITION: TARPER

LOCATION: Shippingport, PA

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 and Compensation: Current workdays are Monday through Friday. Weekend work is practically never, but may be required in extremely rare situations. Current hours of work 6 am until the workload is finished. Overtime may be required.

• Starting Pay: $18.00/hour
• 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.