Safety Officer - Warehouse
Our client, a Global Healthcare and Crop Science Innovation company, is seeking a Safety Officer – Warehouse to join their team. The Safety Officer will be responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe, healthy, and environmentally compliant workplace within the warehouse by implementing HSE programs, ensuring legal and company policy compliance, identifying hazards, preventing incidents, and fostering a proactive safety culture.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Health & Safety Compliance
• Ensure compliance with Bayer HSE policies, procedures, and local occupational health and safety legislation.
• Monitor warehouse operations to verify that safe work practices are followed.
• Conduct routine workplace inspections and audits.
• Ensure corrective actions from inspections and audits are implemented and closed out.
Risk Assessment & Hazard Management
• Conduct Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and risk assessments for warehouse activities.
• Identify unsafe conditions and unsafe acts and implement corrective measures.
• Maintain risk registers and track mitigation actions.
• Participate in management of change and hazard review processes.
Incident Management
• Investigate accidents, near misses, safety observations, and environmental incidents.
• Determine root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Maintain incident records and prepare reports.
Warehouse Safety Management
• Monitor forklift operations and pedestrian safety.
• Ensure safe stacking, storage, loading, and unloading practices.
• Verify housekeeping standards and 5S implementation.
• Ensure emergency exits, fire extinguishers, spill kits, and first aid equipment remain accessible and functional.
• Monitor contractor activities and compliance with site safety requirements.
Training & Safety Culture
• Conduct HSE inductions for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and awareness campaigns.
• Promote reporting of safety observations and near misses.
• Support safety committees and employee engagement initiatives.
• Coach supervisors and employees on safe work practices.
Emergency Preparedness
• Support emergency response planning and drills.
• Participate in fire prevention, evacuation exercises, and incident response activities.
• Ensure emergency equipment inspections are completed and documented.
• Coordinate with emergency response teams during incidents.
Environmental Management
• Monitor waste management, chemical handling, and spill prevention activities.
• Ensure environmental permits and controls are followed.
• Participate in environmental inspections and reporting.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Formal HSE training/ OHS certification
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or agricultural operations.
- Proven experience in conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety audits.
- Sound knowledge of OSHA/ISO 45001 principles and local HSE legislation.
- Understanding of warehouse safety practices, including forklift operations, material handling, and storage.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Risk assessment and incident investigation.
- Forklift and warehouse safety knowledge.
- Emergency response coordination.
- Strong communication and training skills.
- Report writing and data analysis.
- Ability to influence safety behavior and build a positive safety culture.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HSE reporting systems.
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First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Address, Summary, Experience, Previous Work History, Reference Contact (Please indicate Full Name, Organisation, Valid Phone Number and Valid Email Address), Professional Membership and Registration Number (Please indicate the name and number e.g. ZIHRM L001200), Education Background, Resume, Additional Documents (G12 / Secondary School Certificate), Additional Documents (Tertiary Qualifications), Additional Documents (Both Sides of NRC), Additional Documents (Driving License), Police / Security Certificate, What is your current notice period (duration of time that you need before you can accept this role if it was offered to you)?, What gross remuneration and benefits are you earning on a monthly basis in your current / most recent role? (Kwacha terms), Based on the provided job description, what gross remuneration and benefits are you expecting to earn if you were offered this role? (Kwacha terms)
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- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Formal HSE training/ OHS certification
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or agricultural operations.
- Proven experience in conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety audits.
- Sound knowledge of OSHA/ISO 45001 principles and local HSE legislation.
- Understanding of warehouse safety practices, including forklift operations, material handling, and storage.
- Risk assessment and incident investigation.
- Forklift and warehouse safety knowledge.
- Emergency response coordination.
- Strong communication and training skills.
- Report writing and data analysis.
- Ability to influence safety behavior and build a positive safety culture.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HSE reporting systems.
- Do you have Formal HSE training/ OHS certification?