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).