Manual Handler – QuayPack and Stevedoring
- Are you an experienced Warehouse manual handler with Stevedoring experience?
- Minimum monthly guaranteed hours of 120 hours over 4 weeks (equivalent to 30 hours per week)
Port Nelson is the maritime gateway for the top of the South Island and a vital hub supporting the region’s continued economic growth and prosperity.
We’re a 24/7 operation with shifts commencing any time of the day or night, between the hours of Monday 0001 to Sunday 2359. Our major clients are the forestry, horticulture, aquaculture, automotive, food and wine sectors. Our Port is pumping so we need more experienced people to join our team.
What's in it for you
This is a busy hands-on, permanent part-time role so if you like physical activity and want a workout while you get paid this could be for you! The other great thing is that you’ll get loads of variety working in our various operational areas. From warehousing to distribution to securing containers on ships, this is your chance to learn different aspects of Port operations. If you like working outdoors and where you can see the action happening – this could be for you!
Something About You
First and foremost, you will be someone who is fully focused on safe work practices and the care of cargo. You have a minimum of 2 years’ proven Container Stevedoring and Warehousing experience and skills.
Other important stuff about you:
You have a high level of physical fitness (the role involves vanning and devanning containers and securing cargo on ships)
- You are self-motivated and energetic - you love being busy
- You pay attention to detail and you hate making mistakes
- You have shift work experience and can work a range of shift patterns/variable hours
- You are reliable, proactive and like being able to work unsupervised
It will also require you to demonstrate our ASPIRE values – Accountability, Safety, Passion, Integrity/honesty, Respect and Excellence.
We offer a great working environment along with a minimum hourly rate of $27.73 per hour when working in QuayPack (Warehousing) and $31.75 when working in Stevedoring.
Applications close at 5pm on 20 April 2025.
Please note: Port Nelson Ltd is an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Pre-employment testing is part of our recruitment process. You must be a New Zealand citizen or have a resident visa to be considered for this role.
