What we can offer you:

- Permanent and/or casual employment
- Friendly Team Environment.
- True Health & Safety and all your PPE gear provided.
- Start your career with a leader in Port Logistics.
- $40+ per hour for new starters

Stevedoring General Hands

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.

Location: Timaru Port

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 adaptable 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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📌 General Hand Port Workers - Timaru Port (Canterbury)
🏢 Qube
📍 Canterbury