Tarper

Premier Warehousing Services, Inc.; Saint Helens (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Warehousing Services, Inc. in Saint Helens, OR, seeks a Tarper to cover and secure loaded flatbed trailers with tarps and straps, protecting loads from weather. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, working in varied weather, and the ability to work as part of a team or independently.

The position is permanent with overtime potential, PPE provided, and a daytime/night shift pay distinction. Typical schedule is Mon–Fri, with occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to work indoors/outdoors in varying weather.
• Willing to work as part of a team and independently.
• Overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Cover and secure loaded flatbed trailers with tarps and straps per DOT standards.
• Place plastic over loads before tarping to protect from weather.
• Use 4-inch straps and bungee cords to secure tarps.
• Work schedule Mon–Fri with potential overtime.

Skills

Team player

Physical stamina

Attention to safety

Job description

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Tarper

Department: VEN

Location: Saint Helens, OR

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.