Trailer Tarper

Premier Warehousing Services, Inc.; Sweetwater (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 90 days

Weekly pay

Direct deposit available

Job summary

Premier Warehousing Services, Inc. in Sweetwater, TX is seeking a Trailer Tarper to cover and secure loaded flatbed trailers using tarps, straps, and bungee cords. The role involves placing plastic over loads and ensuring weather protection, with physical work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures.

You will work 3 shifts with overtime potential. PPE is provided; occasionally heavy lifting may be required. Competitive hourly pay is offered with weekly pay and benefits after 90 days.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in various weather conditions.
• Able to follow DOT standards and safety procedures.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and also independently.

Responsibilities

• Cover and secure loaded 45-53 ft flatbed trailers with tarps and straps.
• Ensure tarps are secured using bungee cords and 4 inch straps per standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

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Trailer Tarper

Department: VEN

Location: Sweetwater, TX

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 AND COMPENSATION: Current workdays are Monday through Friday (3 shifts). Weekend work is practically never but may be required in extremely rare situations. Overtime may be required.

• $20.00/hr Day shifts; $20.50/hr 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.