Tarper

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

Benefits offered by this job

Direct Deposit

Benefits after 90 days

PPE provided

Job summary

Premier Warehousing Services, Inc. in Longview, WA seeks a Tarper to cover and secure loaded flatbed trailers with tarps and straps. You will place plastic over loads, secure tarps, and ensure safety per DOT standards.

Requires lifting up to 50 lbs and working in varied temperatures; overtime may be required. Workdays are Mon–Fri with early start times; benefits available after 90 days and weekly pay. PPE is provided; steel-toe footwear not supplied.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to work indoors, outdoors and in varying temperatures.
• Must be able to push, pull and lift tarps and items up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Cover loaded 45-53 ft flatbed trailers with tarps and secure them with cords and straps per standards.
• Ensure loads are protected and secured before transport.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Physical stamina

Job description

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Tarper

Department: VEN

Location: Longview, WA

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 & 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 6 am - 7 am until the workload is finished. Overtime may be required.

Compensation:

• Pay - $18.00/hour day shift and $18.50/hour night shift
• 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.