Port General Hand — 24/7 Stevedoring, Safe & Team-Driven

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

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.