Job Description

Welfare Officer

Key Responsibilities

1. Statutory Compliance

Ensure adherence to the

Factories Act, 1948

and

Andhra Pradesh Labor Welfare Rules

. Maintain welfare registers, display notices, and submit statutory returns to authorities. Conduct periodic inspections to ensure sanitation, hygiene, and safety standards.

2. Worker Engagement & Welfare

Address grievances of associates related to workplace, facilities, or health concerns. Implement welfare schemes including canteen, medical facilities, and in house dormitory. Organize health check-ups, vaccination drives, and wellness programs in coordination with Medical Officer.

3. Communication & Counseling

Act as a bridge between management and associates, promoting healthy industrial relations. Counsel employees on personal, financial, or social issues affecting performance or attendance. Handle disciplinary issues with fairness, empathy, and adherence to company policies.

4. Training & Awareness

Conduct orientation sessions for new associates on company rules, safety protocols, and welfare benefits. Arrange training on topics such as hygiene, food safety, ethical practices, and anti-harassment policies. Promote awareness about ESI, PF, maternity benefits, etc.

5. Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Support

Work with the HSE team to promote occupational health and safe working conditions, especially in cold storage, processing, and packaging areas. Support implementation of PPE usage, ergonomic practices, and first-aid readiness.

6. Community & CSR Involvement

Support CSR activities involving local communities and nearby areas. Encourage local employment and facilitate programs that improve the livelihood of surrounding communities.

7. Documentation & Reporting

Prepare monthly reports on welfare activities, employee engagement, absenteeism trends, and grievances. Maintain employee welfare records, incident reports, and inspection logs.

Key Skills & Competencies

Knowledge of

Labor Laws

,

Factories Act

, and seafood processing-specific norms. Good interpersonal and communication skills, especially with blue-collar workforce. Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and conflict-resolution abilities. Proficiency in Hindi, Telugu and English (spoken and written) is essential.

Preferred Candidate Background

Experience Required :

1-2 years. Prior experience in a

seafood or food processing

plant is highly desirable. Candidates fulfilling the qualifications under

Rule 76-B of Andhra Pradesh Factories Rules

will be preferred. Female - with MSW / MBA-HR with Industrial Relations as one of the Core subject in academic curriculum Fluent in Telugu & Hindi.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):

How soon you can join

Experience:

total work: 1 year (Required)
Language:

English (Required)
Work Location: In person