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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES Department: Storage
Stage: Receiving & storage of raw materials
PURPOSE : This SOP outlines the procedure for the proper
receiving and storage of materials.
RESPONSIBILITY : H.O.D / Receiving person.
REFERENCE : Quality manual
PROCEDURE :
1. Open the door of carrier and inspect for;: The condition of
the shipment e.g. damaged or dirty packaging, exposed product.
Water damage. Unlabeled products. Products from unapproved
suppliers (check supplier list or check with purchaser) Insect pest
activity.
2. If you suspect a problem like damage, notify your supervisor
and/or QA designate immediately. All materials received in damaged
condition will be rejected.
3. Inform purchase designate of the shipment.
4. Collect & check all the documents related to
shipment.
5. Unload the shipment and transfer to raw material staging
area.
6. Record the details of the received materials on the Receiving
material log book.
7. Ensure the product type; product code & quantity match
the packing slip.
8. Material deemed unacceptable (out of specification) will be
tagged as such with a HOLD sign.
9. The product will be unloaded and staged in the receiving
area.
10. Use forklift for movement of bulky material.
11. Maintain adequate space between the rows of stored products
for cleaning, monitoring, and inspection.
12. All chemical based materials shall be kept in area
designated for the same.
13. All raw materials shall be stored in area designated for the
same.
14. All rejected materials shall be kept in designated area for
rejected material
15. Undertake proper rotation of all raw materials, packaging
supplies and other materials on First In, First Out basis.
OBJECTIVE : Proper storage of material.
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