1 – Scope
This procedure is applicable for storage and handling of all kind of Raw Materials in Warehouse.
2 – Responsibility
Store Incharge
Production Manager
Store Supervisor
Store Helpers
3 – Procedure
Suitable Machinery / Equipments
Lifter
S.S. Scoop
Dehumidifier
Loaders
Thermometer
Metallic Spatula
Storage of Raw Materials
Q.C. Inspector will check that Raw Material is placed on the neat and clean iron pallets or in wracks.
No container, drum, bag containing the Raw Material(s) is stored directly on the floor or in contact with the walls and ceiling.
Inflammable raw materials are kept separately in controlled area.
Separate area has been developed and maintained for moisture and temperature sensitive material equipped with hydrometers and dehumidifiers and maintain the moisture level below 65% and temperature below 30°C in the area for moisture and temperature sensitive materials.
All the bags, drums, containers having materials had identification slips issued by the Quality Control Department.
The material(s) kept in the relevant areas i.e.
Non-Conforming Materials in separate area.
Quarantined / Sampled Materials in Quarantine Area.
Quarantined Area must have yellow boundaries while non-conforming area red boundaries.
Do not store leaked, torn or dirty container, bag, drum etc. until it is cleaned.
Handling of Raw Materials
Neat and clean coat, cap, gloves and mask are being used where necessary.
Separate cleaned and dried metallic scoop being used for handling of solid in bulk quantities.
Metallic spatula, spoon are used to handle small quantities of solids.
Bulk quantities of liquids are being handled through the buckets, small container etc.
Small quantities of liquids are handled with pipettes, beakers, measuring cylinder etc.
Glass / Plastic cylinders will be used to take out liquids.
In case of any loss of material due to mishandling or accident, inform Senior Warehouse Officer for necessary action.
Drum, containers, bags etc. containing materials are handled using loaders and lifters and trolleys.
Scoop pipettes, beakers, measuring cylinders etc. shall never be kept on the floor.
