Casual Port General Hands - Napier
Qube · 5001+ employees
What the role involves
- Handling cargo
- Operating port equipment
- Securing cargo
What they ask for
Restricted Class 1 driver licence; eligible to work in New Zealand; pass pre-employment medical, drug test and ACC & MOJ Criminal History Check
- Professional licence or registration
- Driver licence
About the job
What we can offer you:
- Great starting pay rate $44.80 per hour + holiday pay!
- Friendly Team Environment.
- True Health & Safety and all your PPE gear provided.
- Start your career with a leader in Port Logistics.
Casual Stevedoring General Hands
Are you safety-conscious, reliable, and ready to work in a fast-paced port environment? Qube is looking for Stevedores to support the safe and efficient handling of cargo. This role is hands-on and physically demanding, with a strong focus on teamwork, accuracy, and safety. You will be trained in a ray of different duties across the port operation.
Location: Napier Port
Status: Casual, as and when required basis – flexibility to work around a 24/7 operation
Your job duties would be:
- Cargo Handling: Load, unload, and move cargo safely and efficiently.
- Ships Digger and Ships Crane: Loading log vessels, experience with log grapple.
- Bulk Cargo Handling: Operate hoppers, sweep, shovel, and clean vessel holds and wharf areas.
- Working Under the Hook: Sling cargo, set up and pack down equipment, and assist with general wharf operations.
- Rigging and Securing: Strap, lash, and secure cargo using chains, dunnage, and framing.
- Container Work: Pack and unpack containers, handle product manually or with forklifts, and record cargo movements.
- Palletised Cargo: Stow and secure palletised goods using pallet trucks and airbags.
You will also need to:
- Have an excellent can-do attitude and a desire to learn
- Must be physically fit
- Flexible to work within a 24/7 operation
- Work well within a team setting
- Be reliable and safety-conscious
- Hold a minimum Restricted Class 1 driver’s license
About Us
Qube Ports NZ is a nationwide service provider offering a comprehensive range of cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing services, and IT solutions. Our pursuit of excellence empowers New Zealand exporters to compete effectively in global markets.
You must pass a pre-employment medical and drug test and be eligible to work in New Zealand. You will also need to pass a pre-employment ACC & MOJ Criminal History Check.
Applications close on 22nd November. We will be reviewing candidates as they come in, so be sure to submit your application quickly.
Applying for this job
What to show on your CV
- It needs a professional licence or registration. Put yours near the top, with its number if the profession uses one.
- It asks for a driver licence. Say which class you hold, and whether it's full.
- It names Ships Digger, Ships Crane, log grapple, hoppers, forklifts and pallet trucks. Use the same words on your CV for the ones you've used, so a search finds them.
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