About this role
Terminal Clerk
Location: Ikorodu, Lagos Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- We are seeking a detail-oriented Terminal Clerk to support daily terminal operations through accurate documentation, data entry and coordination of container and truck movements.
- The ideal candidate should have experience in a shipping, container terminal, port or transport environment and be comfortable working with operational records and multiple stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
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Record and update information relating to container and truck movements.
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Prepare and maintain accurate terminal, container and operational records.
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Verify container details, movement information and relevant documentation.
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Support the processing of containers entering and leaving the terminal.
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Capture truck arrival, loading, unloading and departure information.
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Coordinate with terminal operations, drivers and other relevant personnel to ensure smooth movement of containers.
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Monitor and report discrepancies in container or truck information.
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Maintain proper filing and retrieval of operational documents.
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Prepare daily operational reports and movement records.
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Provide administrative support to the terminal operations team.
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Escalate documentation, movement or operational issues to the appropriate supervisor.
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Qualifications & Experience
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Degree or HND in Logistics, Transport Management, Supply Chain Management, Maritime Studies, Business Administration or a related field.
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Minimum of 2 years' relevant experience in a shipping, terminal, port, transport or logistics environment.
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Previous experience handling container movement records, terminal documentation or truck operations will be an advantage.
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Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced terminal environment.
Skills
- Good knowledge of terminal and container operations
- Strong data entry and documentation skills
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- Basic understanding of shipping and logistics processes
- Good communication and coordination skills
- Computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel
- Ability to work under pressure and meet operational deadlines
- Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
Application Closing Date
30th October, 2026.