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Documentation Assistant

Aliases: Transportation Assistant

Industry/Sector(s): Logistics


JOB DESCRIPTION 1
The tasks a Documentation Assistant is expected to perform include: 
  • Preparing for processing documents for dispatching outbound trucks
  • Performing documentation of inbound and outbound consignments
  • Completing the post-documentation activities
WORK ENVIRONMENT 1
  • It is a desk job
  • Need not handle a team
  • Local travelling is not a part of this job profile
  • Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available
  • Work from home option is not available
Working hours
  • Companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company 
  • Overtime maybe required 
  • Shift system is not available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

No

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING 1
  • Minimum – Class X 
  • Certified training for Documentation Assistant (programme aligned to LSC/Q1122 job released by Logistics Skill Council)
KEY COMPETENCIES 1
  • Knowledge of processes involved in inbound and outbound transport
  • Knowledge of legal requirements, rules and regulations to be followed while preparing forms and documents
  • Knowledge of the forms required for inbound/outbound transport
  • Skilled in using the computer for electronic documentation
DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES 1

Training in completing and inspecting documents

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES 1

Government and private schools across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS 

Coming soon

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES 

http://www.iilskochi.com/index/training

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH 1

Documentation Assistant → Documentation Supervisor → Warehouse Supervisor

Transfer option
  • India: Yes
  • Abroad: No
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EXPECTED EARNINGS 4
For freshers - ₹ 8,000 to ₹ 20,500 per month 
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
 
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE 

Not required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS 

Logistics companies

KEYWORDS 1
  • Documentation Assistant
  • Transport Assistant
OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS 
Standard Code Description
NCO 2015 3341.1302 Documentation Assistant
ISCO 2008 3341 Office Supervisors
NIC 2008 52109 Storage and warehousing n.e.c. [Includes general merchandise warehouses and warehousing of furniture, automobiles, gas and oil, chemicals, textiles, etc. Also included is storage of goods in foreign trade zones]
QP Reference LSC/Q1122 Documentation Assistant
NSQF Level 4 -
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