Shipping and Logistics Operator

• Permanent full-time role with a R2 shift roster (2 day/ 2 night, 4 days off)

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion

• Balanced work-life rhythm with a physically active, hands-on role at Tiwai Point, Invercargill

We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.

About the role

We are looking for a Shipping & Logistics Operator to support the safe and efficient running of the Shipping & Logistics department, contributing to critical material handling processes across site.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated, safety-focused and hands-on operator to work in a physically active role while building strong stakeholder relationships, operating on an R2 shift roster (12-hour day/night, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off) at Tiwai Point, Invercargill.

Reporting to the Crew Leader and working in a dynamic and safety-focused environment within the Shipping & Logistics team, you will be:

• Engaging and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders across wharf operations

• Supporting material handling processes across key areas including Torbeds, Bath Plant, Metal Yard and bulk materials

• Operating heavy mobile plant including loaders, excavators, trucks, ship unloader and bath plant

• Operating additional plant and equipment as required across the department

• Driving improvement initiatives aligned with team and site priorities

• Collaborating with other departments to support operational outcomes

About you

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team

• A current Class 2 licence and forklift licence (Class 3, 4 or 5 advantageous)

• Previous experience operating heavy machinery in an industrial environment

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders effectively

• Demonstrated problem-solving ability with a proactive and autonomous approach

• A good level of physical fitness to perform manual tasks

What we offer

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment

• Competitive salary with an annual short-term incentive plan (STIP)

• Employer superannuation on gross salary through the NZAS retirement scheme

• Free transport between Invercargill and Tiwai Point

• Annual shift allowance paid monthly (where applicable)

• Additional pay when taking annual leave

• Southern Cross health insurance for you and your eligible family

• Access to additional wellbeing support, including on-demand healthcare and physiotherapy services

• Uniforms and laundry services provided for all employees

• Opportunities for internal career progression across Rio Tinto in Australia and globally

• Participation in the Rio Tinto employee share program

Where you’ll be working

Rio Tinto Aluminium – Pacific Operations is a global leader in aluminium production, with a fully integrated value chain spanning mining, refining and smelting.

Located at Tiwai Point near Invercargill, NZAS is New Zealand’s only aluminium smelter and plays a key role in the region’s economy. Southland offers a family-friendly lifestyle with easy access to world-class outdoor environments alongside modern amenities and a strong community feel.

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About Rio Tinto
 

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
 

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

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