Terminal Operator - New Plymouth
Bell Block, Taranaki, NZ
About our team
GrainCorp Liquid Terminals is a leader in the storage and handling of bulk liquids including edible oils, fats, chemicals and liquid feeds. We’re strategically placed shoreside in New Zealand, providing efficient loading and unloading of shipping and bulk transport, storage and discharge of a variety of products.
We’re strategically placed shoreside across Australia and New Zealand, providing efficient loading and unloading of shipping and bulk transport, storage and discharge of our customers’ products.
About the role
Reporting to the Terminal Manager of our Liquid Terminal at New Plymouth, the Terminal Operator is a critical team member, responsible for providing support and coordination in day to day terminal activities . Your primary accountabilities will involve loading/unloading ships and road tankers, blending products as required, whilst ensuring all quality and health & safety measures are met.
About your experience
As a safety-focused individual, you will have previous experience working in an operator role or within a mechanical based environment. You will display high standards regarding safety and hygiene within the workplace. This role is open to candidates looking to learn the relevant skills to become a Terminal Operator. Candidates will also demonstrate:
- The ability to problem solve and troubleshoot is beneficial.
- Willingness to work reasonable additional hours including working flexibly to accommodate vessel movements and changes in vessel scheduling (Including weekends and nights when required)
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- A forklift license would be desirable but is not essential
In addition to providing proof of working rights and suitable professional referees, progressed candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical.
Do you share our passion for contributing to the success of a diverse, international team?
At GrainCorp, we value and respect the different perspectives and experiences our people bring to work each day. We aim to increase the diversity of our workforce – leading to a range of different thinking, perspectives and ideas that create the innovation we need to drive better business results. We aim to have a work environment where everyone feels included and everyone can realise their full potential.