- OBJECTIVE:
- To lay down the procedure for Warehouse opening and closing procedure.
- SCOPE:
This SOP is applicable for the procedure for Warehouse opening and closing at {Company Name} {Location}.
- RESPONSIBILITY:
- WH Executive/Designee – is responsible for ensuring compliance with the SOP.
- Head Warehouse – is responsible for compliance of the SOP.
- ACCOUNTABILITY:
QA Head shall be Accountable for implementation of SOP.
- PROCEDURE:
- Opening Procedure:
- Ensure the cleanliness of the Warehouse.
- Ensure the AHU are in running condition.
- Switch on the lights in the respective areas.
- Check the Pesto flashes are always shall be ON condition.
- Ensure the cleanliness of unloading bay and loading bay.
- Closing Procedure:
- Ensure the pellet trucks & stackers, if any, are in parking place.
- Ensure the battery-operated trucks, if any, connect for the charging (If required).
- Check the Pesto flashes are always shall be ON condition.
- Ensure the AHU are in running condition (where ever required).
- Switch Off the lights in respective areas.
- REFERENCES:
Not Applicable
- ANNEXURES:
Not Applicable
ENCLOSURES: SOP Training Record.
- DISTRIBUTION:
- Controlled Copy No. 01 : Head Quality Assurance
- Controlled Copy No. 02 : Head Warehouse
- Master Copy : Quality Assurance Department
- ABBREVIATIONS:
| No. | : | Number |
| SOP | : | Standard Operating Procedure |
| QA | : | Quality Assurance |
- REVISION HISTORY:
CHANGE HISTORY LOG
| Revision No. | Details of Changes | Reason for Change | Effective Date |
| 00 | New SOP | Not Applicable | To Be Written Manual |
Q: What are the five things you need to check before opening the warehouse?
A: You need to ensure that the warehouse is clean, the air handling units (AHUs) are running, the lights are on in the respective areas, the pest lights are on, and the unloading and loading bays are clean.
Q: Why is it important to ensure that the warehouse is clean before opening?
A: It is important to ensure that the warehouse is clean before opening to prevent contamination of products and to create a safe and healthy work environment for employees.
Q: What are AHUs and why is it important to ensure that they are running?
A: AHUs are air handling units that provide ventilation and control the temperature and humidity in the warehouse. It is important to ensure that they are running to maintain a comfortable and safe environment for employees and to protect products from damage.
Q: Why is it important to check that the pest lights are on?
A: Pest lights are used to attract and kill pests. It is important to check that they are on to help prevent pest infestations in the warehouse.
Q: Why is it important to ensure that the unloading and loading bays are clean?
A: It is important to ensure that the unloading and loading bays are clean to prevent damage to products and to create a safe working environment for employees.
Q: What are the five things you need to do before closing the warehouse?
A; You need to ensure that the pellet trucks and stackers are parked, the battery-operated trucks are plugged in for charging (if required), the pest lights are on, the AHUs are running (where required), and the lights are turned off in the respective areas.
Q: Why is it important to ensure that the pellet trucks and stackers are parked before closing the warehouse?
A: It is important to ensure that the pellet trucks and stackers are parked before closing the warehouse to prevent them from being damaged or stolen.
Q: Why is it important to plug in the battery-operated trucks for charging before closing the warehouse?
A: It is important to plug in the battery-operated trucks for charging before closing the warehouse to ensure that they are ready to use the next day.
Q: Why is it important to check that the pest lights are on before closing the warehouse?
A: It is important to check that the pest lights are on before closing the warehouse to help prevent pest infestations in the warehouse.
Q: Why is it important to turn off the lights in the respective areas before closing the warehouse?
A: It is important to turn off the lights in the respective areas before closing the warehouse to conserve energy.