# Safety Officer - Warehouse

> TopFloor · Kabwe, Zambia · Contract · Posted 2026-09-11

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

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.

## Apply

[Apply at TopFloor](https://apply.workable.com/topfloor-1/j/04D93AEBEB/apply)

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