Standard Operating Procedure for inspection of transport vehicles by the store department.
1.0 Purpose
The purpose of this Standard operating procedure is to develop a standard procedure for inspection of the vehicle used for transport of raw and packaging material.
2.0 Scope
This SOP is applicable for the inspection of the vehicle used for transport of raw and packaging material by the store department.
3.0 Responsibility
3.1 Store supervisor is responsible for transport inspection.
3.2 The HOD of the store is responsible for ensuring the implementation of the current SOP.
3.3 Q.A Officer monitors the compliance of this SOP.
4.0 Procedure
Frequency On every trip of vehicle.
4.1The store supervisor shall ensure that the vehicle is sent by the approved transporter.
4.2 The store supervisor shall ensure that no prohibited material shall be on the vehicle along with raw or packaging material.
4.3 The store supervisor shall confirm the vehicle safety certificate.
4.4 The store supervisor shall ensure that the floor of the vehicle is clear from any dirt,oily or greasy material.
4.5 The store supervisor shall confirm that there is no leakage or spillage of material on the vehicle floor.
4.6 The store supervisor shall ensure that there is no unpleasant smell emitting out from the vehicle or from any material container.
4.7 The store supervisor shall ensure that the vehicle meets the storage condition during transportation.
4.8 The store supervisor shall confirm that all the containers on the vehicle are intact & there are no traces of dirt,water or greasy material on the containers.
4.9 If any abnormal condition is observed during the vehicle inspection the store supervisor shall inform the HOD of the store department.
4.10 If all the inspection points are as per requirement then the store supervisor shall allow the unloading of the raw or packaging materials from the vehicle.
5.0 Abbreviations
5.1 SOP: Standard Operating Procedure
5.2 QA: Quality Assurance
5.3 HOD:Head Of Department.
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