Port Operator (Wheel Loader/Material Handler) – Casual

Qube Careers

Wellington

On-site

NZD 5,235,000 - 7,164,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Pay up to $50+ per hour
Flexible casual work arrangements
Safety & professionalism culture
PPE gear provided
Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Qube Ports NZ is seeking skilled and experienced machine operators for our Wellington port operation. Roles include Wheel Loader, Wheeled Material Handler and Terminal Tractor operators. These casual positions offer flexibility and suit those with strong log handling experience.

Location: Wellington Port. Status: Casual position, as-and-when-required basis. You must pass a pre-employment medical and drug test and be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience operating wheel loaders and/or material handlers.
  • Strong background in log handling.
  • Willingness to train across multiple machines.
  • Positive, safety-focused attitude.
  • Restricted NZ Driver’s License minimum.
  • Ability to work 12 hour shift work.

Responsibilities

  • Operate wheel loaders, material handlers and terminal tractors at the Wellington port.
  • Safely arrange, transfer, and load logs within the yard and loading out to ship.
  • Communicate clearly with the team to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Skills

Wheel Loader operation
Material handler operation
Terminal tractor operation
Safety awareness
NZ Driver’s License restricted

Tools

Wheel Loader
Material Handler
Terminal Tractor

Job description

Qube Ports NZ is seeking skilled and experienced machine operators for our Wellington port operation. Roles include Wheel Loader, Wheeled Material Handler and Terminal Tractor operators. These casual positions offer flexibility and suit those with strong log handling experience.

Location: Wellington Port. Status: Casual position, as-and-when-required basis. You must pass a pre-employment medical and drug test and be eligible to work in New Zealand.

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