Tarper

Premier Warehousing Services, Inc.; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 90 days

Direct Deposit Available

Job summary

Premier Warehousing Services, Inc. in Marrero, LA is seeking a Tarper to cover and secure loaded flatbed trailers with tarps and required straps, protecting loads from weather and dirt.

This full-time role involves working indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures, lifting up to 50 lbs, and tying loads per company and DOT standards while coordinating with a team.

Starting pay is $17.00 per hour, with weekly pay; benefits after 90 days and direct deposit available; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen; be 18+.

Responsibilities

• Cover loaded 45-53 ft flatbed trailers with tarps and secure with straps per DOT standards.
• Place plastic over the load before tarping and secure it.
• Use bungee cords and 4-inch straps to secure the load per company and DOT standards.
• Overtime may be required; permanent position with potential overtime.

Skills

Team player

Physical stamina

Lift up to 50 lbs

Safety conscious

Job description

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Tarper

Department: RPE

Location: Marrero, LA

Tarper

Full-Time

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 - Starting at $17.00/hour
• 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.