Tarper

Premier Warehousing Services, Inc.; Medicine Lodge (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Benefits after 90 days

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Premier Warehousing Services, Inc. is hiring for a Tarper in Medicine Lodge, KS. The role covers and secures loaded flatbed trailers with tarps and straps, protecting cargo from weather and dirt. The position involves indoor and outdoor work in varied temperatures and may require heavy lifting.

The job requires teamwork and self-motivation, with overtime possible. Starting pay is $17.00 per hour, with weekly pay and benefits after 90 days of employment. PPE is supplied by the company.

Qualifications

• Physical work involving lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work as part of a team and also independently.
• Willingness to overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Cover loaded 45-53 ft flatbed trailers with tarps and secure them with bungee cords and four-inch straps.
• Work indoors/outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Follow company and DOT guidelines to ensure load protection and safety.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical labor

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

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Tarper

Department: RPE

Location: Medicine Lodge, KS

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 - Starting at $17.00/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.