EHS Officer (Print and Packaging) Jobs in Chennai Paper, Print, and Packaging Company

📋 Job Description

Jobzi is sourcing qualified candidates for EHS Officer (Print and Packaging) positions in Chennai's private Paper, Print, and Packaging Company sector. This is a full-time opportunity with a reputed Paper, Printing, and Packaging employer in Chennai offering competitive salary, structured growth, and a professional work environment. Tamil communication skills are preferred alongside English for professional and business interaction in Chennai.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Factories Act 1948, Tamil Nadu Factory Rules, and DISH requirements across the plant
• Maintain MSDS files and chemical risk assessments for all printing inks, solvents, adhesives, and coating chemicals
• Conduct daily shop-floor EHS inspections covering machine guarding, housekeeping, electrical safety, and chemical storage
• Implement and manage the permit-to-work system for hot work, confined space entry, and electrical isolation
• Investigate incidents and near-misses, determine root causes, and prepare corrective action reports for management
• Prepare and maintain ISO 14001 environmental and ISO 45001 safety system documentation for external audits
• Train operators and supervisors on chemical handling, fire safety, first aid, and emergency evacuation procedures

🎓 Qualifications and Requirements

• What are the key EHS requirements under the Factories Act 1948 for a printing and packaging plant?
• How do you manage solvent storage and ventilation compliance in a gravure or flexo press area?
• Describe how you conduct a chemical risk assessment for a new printing ink introduced to the plant
• What is a permit-to-work system and how do you implement it for hot work in a packaging facility?
• How do you investigate a near-miss involving a machine operator and what corrective actions would you recommend?
• Describe your experience with ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 documentation and audit preparation
• What PPE requirements apply specifically to press operators handling solvent-based inks and adhesives?
• Good Tamil and English communication skills for team coordination and client interaction in Chennai.

✅ Required Skills