Port of Tauranga is New Zealand's largest port and international freight gateway. Our Container Terminal based at Sulphur Point offers a 24-hour, seven-day service for ship planning, ship operations, marshalling, on-board stevedoring and reefer services.
We are seeking a logistics extraordinaire to join our highly functional and close-knit team at the Tauranga Container Terminal. This is a diverse role operating across functions such as rail, road and yard operations.
It is a full-time position, working within a roster to ensure 24/7 coverage for our operations. Shifts are 12 hours during the day and night in a pattern that provides for equal time on and off.
The role will undertake day-to-day operational functions with the aim of achieving the highest possible standards of customer service, safety, and operational efficiency. This includes:
Efficiently planning the movement of cargo by rail and road;
Handling customer enquiries and requests;
Troubleshooting issues as they arise and providing solutions;
Accurately and efficiently entering and updating cargo information;
Coordinating the appropriate care of cargo;
Creation of cargo movement plans and work instructions that ensure cargo is on time to meet export timelines.
It is a varied and exciting customer-facing role which requires an individual who is self-motivated, diligent and organised.
To be successful in your application, you will be:
An excellent communicator who is positive and approachable;
An adaptable and innovative problem solver with great attention to detail who is able to work under pressure and prioritise accordingly;
Focused on delivering excellent customer service by dealing with others in a professional and considerate manner;
Highly computer literate;
Collaborative and committed to fostering strong internal and external relations;
Strongly focused on contributing to a safe operating environment and maximising terminal operating efficiency;
Confident to work in heavy industrial areas.
Experience in a Port, Rail or logistics environment will also be an advantage, but is not essential.
Port of Tauranga is an alcohol and drug free workplace. The successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol test and background checks. Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand is also required.
Who are we?
As New Zealand's largest and most efficient cargo gateway, Port of Tauranga is committed to driving national prosperity and providing superior service to our customers. We connect New Zealand to the world through the most efficient access to global trade. This means championing innovative supply chain solutions to unlock sustainable economic growth and improve the wellbeing of our community.
· Taking pride and doing the right thing
· Listening and working together
· Creating better ways
· Having a "safety always" mind-set
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