Tarper

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits after 90 days

Direct deposit

PPE provided

Job summary

Premier Warehousing Services, Inc. is seeking a Tarper to cover and secure loaded flatbed trailers with tarps and straps. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, working in varied weather, and collaborating with a team.

Competitive hourly pay with day and night shifts and weekly payroll is offered, with benefits after 90 days of employment. Typical schedule is Mon–Fri with occasional overtime. PPE is provided by the company; background check and drug screen are required, and applicants must be

Qualifications

• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to work outdoors/in all weather and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Cover loaded 45–53 ft flatbed trailers with tarps and secure them per DOT standards.
• Use straps and bungee cords to secure tarps and loads, following safety rules.
• Work indoors and outdoors; be prepared for overtime when needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Job description

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Tarper

Department: PWS

Location: Erin, 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.