Officer Packaging Pinetown
Company
RPO Recruitment
Location
Pinetown (+1 other)
Posted
8 days ago
Via
via Talent.com
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Job Description
Health and Safety Officer
RPO Recruitment is currently representing a leading packaging company that is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to join their team. As a Health and Safety Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the health and safety of employees and promoting a safe working environment in the packaging industry.
Responsibilities
• Co-ordinate and participate in all Hazard Analyses conducted at KZN
• Communicate and train risk awareness in all staff
• Manage Contractor HandS requirements
• Update all legal appointments as required when there are structural or leadership changes
• Plan and distribute monthly SHE Awareness talks
• Log all IODs requiring medical treatment with COID and Dpt of Labour where relevant.
• Update IOD graph (DIFR) Tracking IOD investigations and follow up on actions arising from investigations.
• Initiate annual refresher training for Forklift Drivers, Stackers, First Aiders and updating certificates and licences on file.
• Conduct HandS audits on all departments.
• Track New Machine Risk Assessment turnaround times.
• Arrange annual and return to work Medicals for all employees in high-risk areas identified by the HIRA process
Requirements
• Min N3 Civil, Mechanical or Electrical
• A qualification in SHE (Health and Safety) management
• 3 years experience as a Safety Officer
• Strong technical background
• Strong excel and reporting skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience. Apply for this role today, contact Shannon Thomson and Jamie-lee McCallum at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
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RPO Recruitment is currently representing a leading packaging company that is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to join their team. As a Health and Safety Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the health and safety of employees and promoting a safe working environment in the packaging industry.
Responsibilities
• Co-ordinate and participate in all Hazard Analyses conducted at KZN
• Communicate and train risk awareness in all staff
• Manage Contractor HandS requirements
• Update all legal appointments as required when there are structural or leadership changes
• Plan and distribute monthly SHE Awareness talks
• Log all IODs requiring medical treatment with COID and Dpt of Labour where relevant.
• Update IOD graph (DIFR) Tracking IOD investigations and follow up on actions arising from investigations.
• Initiate annual refresher training for Forklift Drivers, Stackers, First Aiders and updating certificates and licences on file.
• Conduct HandS audits on all departments.
• Track New Machine Risk Assessment turnaround times.
• Arrange annual and return to work Medicals for all employees in high-risk areas identified by the HIRA process
Requirements
• Min N3 Civil, Mechanical or Electrical
• A qualification in SHE (Health and Safety) management
• 3 years experience as a Safety Officer
• Strong technical background
• Strong excel and reporting skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience. Apply for this role today, contact Shannon Thomson and Jamie-lee McCallum at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
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