General Hand Port Workers - Bluff Port

Qube Ports NZ; Bluff; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Career progression

Permanent & casual roles

Job summary

Qube Ports NZ is seeking general hands for stevedoring roles in a port environment. PPE gear and health and safety support are provided. Opportunities include permanent and casual positions and travel to other ports as needed. A pre-employment medical, drug test, ACC and MOJ criminal history check are required.

Roles involve cargo handling, rigging, container work, and palletised cargo with emphasis on teamwork, reliability and safety in a 24/7 operation.

Qualifications

• Teamwork, safety-conscious, and physical fitness required.
• Must pass pre-employment medical and drug test.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Physical fitness

Tools

Driver's license: Class 1

Job description

• True Health & Safety and all your PPE gear provided.
• Start your career with a leader in Port Logistics.
• $40+ per hour for new starters

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.

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.