Shipping Assistant

About this role

The Shipping Assistant supports container loading operations to ensure export containers meet quality, security and compliance standards during stuffing. The role involves pre-loading inspections, coordinating with warehouse staff and agents, monitoring loading activities, and maintaining records and operational reports for safe and efficient movement of export cargo. It requires handling photographs and documentation, ensuring proper container dressing and security seals, and reporting non-compliance or issues to the Logistics Department. The position is based in Oyo and is with ECOM Agroindustrial Corp Limited, a global soft commodity services group. The role may involve outstation stuffing at designated terminals when needed.

What you would do

• Conduct pre-loading inspections of empty containers and photograph containers and drivers for documentation.
• Ensure containers are dressed with dry bags, corrugated boards and kraft paper before loading.
• Verify presence and condition of high-security sealing hook and reject non-compliant containers.
• Jointly inspect container suitability for loading with the warehouse team.
• Inspect security features and overall cargo-worthiness of containers before stuffing.
• Supervise and monitor container stuffing to ensure compliance with procedures.
• Report stock levels of dressing materials to the Logistics Department.
• Prepare and submit daily reports of loaded trucks exiting the warehouse to the Port Tracking Team.
• Maintain organized records and backups of inspection photographs and loading documents.
• Report non-compliance or security/operational issues to Logistics for prompt resolution.

What they are asking for

• HND or Bachelor's Degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Transport Management, Maritime Studies or related discipline.
• 0 - 3 years of experience in shipping, warehouse operations, logistics or export documentation.
• Basic knowledge of Nigerian export procedures and the operations of NCS, NPA, shipping lines and export terminals is an advantage.
• Ability to use smartphones or digital devices for recording inspections.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, integrity and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.

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