Tarper

Premier Warehousing Services, Inc.; Florence (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits after 90 days

Direct deposit

Job summary

Premier Warehousing Services, Inc. in Florence, AZ is hiring a Tarper to cover and secure loaded flatbed trailers with tarps, straps and to protect loads from weather and dirt. The role requires working indoors, outdoors, in varying temperatures, with occasional lifts up to 50 lbs.

PPE is provided; teamwork and self-motivation are essential. Typical workdays are Monday through Friday with early start times; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work indoors/outdoors in varying weather.
• Willing to work as part of a team and be self-motivated.
• PPE and uniforms are provided; knowledge of safety standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Cover loaded 45-53 ft flatbed trailers with tarps and secure the load using cords and straps per DOT standards.
• Perform in a physical environment outdoors in all weather; PPE must be worn at all times.
• Follow company procedures; overtime may be required and teamwork is essential.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

PPE compliance

Load security

Job description

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Tarper

Department: RPE

Location: Florence, AZ

Position: Tarper

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 & D.O.T. 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 D.O.T. standards.
• Physical job that may require working indoors and outdoors and in all types of weather.

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 Monday through Friday. Current hours of work range from 6 am - 7 am until the workload is finished. Overtime may be required. Weekend work is practically never, but may be required in extremely rare situations.

Compensation:

• Pay - Starting 18.00/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.