Safety Engineer - Warehouse

Job Description:

Safety Engineer - Warehouse

Location:

Jagiroad, Assam
Years of

Experience:

8 to 12 Years

1.

Key Responsibilities
A. Warehouse Safety Management
Develop and implement comprehensive warehouse safety procedures covering receiving, storage, picking, packing, movement, stacking and dispatch.
Conduct Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) for all warehouse operations.
Review and monitor material handling equipment (MHE) safety (forklifts, pallet trucks, stackers, conveyors).
Knowledge on safety requirements for battery charging area, dock leveller safety, forklift and pedestrian walkway, fire fighting equipment etc.
B. Storage & Material Handling Safety
Ensure proper segregation and storage of materials as per SDS, compatibility charts and relevant rules.
Establish safe practices for handling flammables, corrosives, compressed gases and other sensitive materials stored in warehouse areas.
Ensure compliance with stacking norms, racking systems, load limits and floor load capacities.
Verify safe ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) practices for sensitive electronic components.
C. Compliance & Documentation
Ensure adherence to relevant statutory requirements (The OSH Code 2020, The Factories Act 1948, Warehousing Rules, Fire Safety Guidelines, etc.).
Prepare SOPs, checklists, inspection reports and audit documentation related to warehouse safety.
Conduct and document internal safety inspections and report non-compliances with corrective actions.
D. Emergency Preparedness & Response
Develop and maintain Emergency Response Plans for warehouse incidents (fire, chemical spill, gas leak, equipment collision, material collapse).
Conduct regular mock drills, fire safety checks and emergency equipment inspections.
Train warehouse staff on PPE use, safe lifting practices, spill response, firefighting basics and evacuation.
E. Training & Awareness
Deliver training for warehouse operators, logistics personnel and contractors on:
MHE safety
Safe loading/unloading
Manual handling/ergonomics
Hazardous material handling
Electrical & ESD safety
Ensure contractor workers follow all warehouse safety protocols.
F. Coordination & Project Support
Work with Stores, Logistics, Operations, Facilities, Supply Chain teams to integrate safety into warehouse planning and layout.
Provide safety inputs for new warehouse setups, racking installations, design modifications and new material introduction.
Participate in vendor audits and ensure safety compliance during outsourced logistics operations.

2. Required Skills & Competencies
Strong understanding of warehouse operations, logistics safety, MHE safety, stacking and racking systems, and safe material movement.
Knowledge of handling hazardous chemicals, compressed gases and ESD-sensitive items.
Familiarity with FIFO/FEFO material systems, ERP inventory practices and logistics workflows.
Ability to conduct incident investigation, root cause analysis and safety audits.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
Good communication and training skills; ability to work with cross-functional teams.

3. Preferred Background
Experience in warehousing/logistics for manufacturing plants, preferably electronics, automotive, pharmaceuticals, or industrial components.
Exposure to cleanroom environment material flow and semiconductor-grade logistics is highly desirable.
Knowledge of international standards (OSHA warehousing guidelines, NFPA, ISO 45001).