General Hand Port Workers - Bluff Port
Qube · 5001+ employees
What the role involves
- Handling cargo
- Securing cargo
- Operating equipment
What they ask for
Physically fit, safety-conscious, reliable, team player, flexible for 24/7 operation, minimum Restricted Class 1 driver's license, must pass pre-employment medical, drug test, and ACC & MOJ criminal history check, eligible to work in New Zealand.
- Professional licence or registration
- Driver licence
About the job
What we can offer you:
- Permanent and/or casual employment
- Friendly Team Environment.
- True Health & Safety and all your PPE gear provided.
- Start your career with a leader in Port Logistics.
- $40+ per hour for new starters
Stevedoring General Hands
Are you safety-conscious, reliable, and ready to work in a port environment? QUBE Ports NZ is looking for general hands to be trained into various stevedoring roles. These roles are hands-on and physical, with a strong focus on teamwork, accuracy, and safety.
Location: Bluff Port
Status: Permanent and casual positions available
Your job duties would be:
- Cargo Handling: Load, unload, and move cargo safely and efficiently.
- 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 and flexible to travel to other ports to work
- 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 29th November. We will be reviewing candidates as they come in, so be sure to submit your application quickly.
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