General Hand Port Workers - Lyttelton Port

Qube Ports NZ; Lyttelton; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Safety PPE provided

Career progression in port logistics

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Qube Ports NZ is seeking general hands to be trained into stevedoring roles at Lyttelton Port. These roles are hands-on and physical, with teamwork and strict safety requirements.

Positions available as permanent and casual, with pre-employment medical and drug testing. Candidates must be flexible to work across a 24/7 operation and be able to travel to other ports as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and safety-conscious.
• Able to work in a 24/7 port environment.
• Reliable, good team player, with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Cargo Handling: Load, unload, and move cargo safely.
• Bulk Cargo Handling: Operate hoppers, sweep, shovel, and clean holds.
• Working Under the Hook: Sling cargo, set up and break down equipment.
• Rigging and Securing: Strap and secure cargo with chains, dunnage, framing.
• Container Work: Pack/unpack containers and record cargo movements.
• Palletised Cargo: Stow and secure palletised goods using pallet trucks.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety-minded

Physical fitness

Willing to travel

Job description

General Hand Port Workers - Lyttelton Port

• 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.

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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Logistics, Freight & Delivery Services More than 10,000 employees

What we do is so much more than getting stuff from A to B.

Qube is Australia's largest integrated import and export logistics service provider, with over 10,000 employees. With operations spanning over 200 locations across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia, wherever we are, we help to keep communities strong and the wheels of industry turning through our key supply chain infrastructure.

Together, we get people what they need, when they need it. Whether from here or a far-flung corner of the world it's a job our people thrive on and are proud to excel at.

By combining what matters to us with what we value the most, together with our communities, we can help all thrive.

What we do is so much more than getting stuff from A to B.

Qube is Australia's largest integrated import and export logistics service provider, with over 10,000 employees. With operations spanning over 200 locations across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia, wherever we are, we help to keep communities strong and the wheels of industry turning through our key supply chain infrastructure.

Together, we get people what they need, when they need it. Whether from here or a far-flung corner of the world it's a job our people thrive on and are proud to excel at.

By combining what matters to us with what we value the most, together with our communities, we can help all thrive.