Tarper

Premier Warehousing Services, Inc.; Pratt (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits after 90 days

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Premier Warehousing Services, Inc. in Pratt, KS is seeking a Tarper to cover and secure loads on 45–53 ft flatbed trailers, using tarps, plastic sheeting, straps and bungee cords to protect shipments.

The position involves outdoor and indoor work in varying weather and requires lifting up to 50 lbs, teamwork and self-motivation, plus strict adherence to DOT standards and PPE rules. Schedule is Mon–Fri, with occasional overtime; starting pay is $17.00/hour, paid weekly, with benefits after 90

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and handle physically demanding tasks.
• Work outdoors and indoors in varying temperatures.
• Ability to work in a team and also independently.
• Follow DOT and company safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Cover and secure loaded 45-53 ft flatbed trailers with tarps.
• Place protective plastic and secure tarps with straps and bungee cords.
• Adhere to DOT guidelines and safety PPE requirements.
• Work schedule typically Mon–Fri with possible overtime.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Load securement

Job description

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Tarper

Department: RPE

Location: Pratt, 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.