Port Stevedoring General Hand – Lyttelton

Qube; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent & casual roles

PPE provided

Industry leader in port logistics

Job summary

Qube Ports NZ is seeking Stevedoring General Hands in New Zealand. Roles are permanent or casual, with safety training and PPE provided. Location: Lyttelton Port. These positions require physical fitness, reliability, and a willingness to travel to other ports as needed.

Responsibilities include cargo handling, bulk cargo tasks, rigging, container work, and pallet movements. Pre-employment medical, drug test, ACC & MOJ checks are required to qualify.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit to handle hands-on stevedoring tasks.
• Teamwork is essential in a busy port environment.
• Must obtain and maintain a Restricted Class 1 driver's license.
• Committed to safety and able to pass pre-employment checks.

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 and set up equipment.
• Rigging and securing: Strap and secure cargo with chains and dunnage.
• Container work: Pack/unpack containers and record movements.
• Palletised cargo: Stow and secure pallets and use pallet trucks.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Reliability

Safety-conscious

Driver's license (Restricted Class 1)

Job description

Qube Ports NZ is seeking Stevedoring General Hands in New Zealand. Roles are permanent or casual, with safety training and PPE provided. Location: Lyttelton Port. These positions require physical fitness, reliability, and a willingness to travel to other ports as needed.

Responsibilities include cargo handling, bulk cargo tasks, rigging, container work, and pallet movements. Pre-employment medical, drug test, ACC & MOJ checks are required to qualify.