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[asamples]

Hi guys,

 

we're a packaging company that works with shrink wrap, roll stock, as well as netting. We'd like to start an inspection process. Since we're different than food, what types of inspection checks would you recommend at time of receipt?

[Food Police]

I would definitely include:

1) Container/truck condition: are there any holes where light is shining through? That would indicate possible water damage

2) Individual box/package condition: are any of them broken? have forklift holes in them? wet? etc.

3) Any foul odor on the truck?

4) Is it an LTL mixed with someone elses shipment?

[SQFconsultant]

Trailer condition

 

Check for previous load  -- to determine if what was in the trailer before could have an impact on your load

 

Odor in Trailer - investigate any strong odor for impact on your materials

 

Pest Check

 

 

Pallet check  - checking for damage potentail for pest/vermin nesting, presence, etc.

 

 

Potential for cross-contamination if trailer is hauling other items besides your stuff

 

Check for damage to your items - forklift, water damage, etc.

 

Temperature check if temperature has an impact for you  - one of packaging clients has received several loads with temperature impacts during summer months.

 

 

Swab check for Gluten (if issue for you)  -- we have one company that does packaging for gluten-free products and runs checks on adhesive strips as it may contain trace wheat

 

Presense of off-odor of packaging material -- you might not allow certain chemicals from being used for instance

 

Check load against specifications

[rgiuliano137]

i would also add a check if you get pre-printed packaging, check against the spec to see if it aligns with what is on the spec.

[Hoosiersmoker]

We use an in-house printed label that attaches to the incoming BOL / Packing List that has  INCOMING SHIPMENT INSPECTION  and ACCEPTED   REJECTED  lines at the top. If the shipment is accepted the S&R person receiving it initials on the line next to ACCEPTED etc. if it is rejected they initial there and check the reason code below: Unsafe condition of trailer - Holes or other damage that may cause infestation or other adulteration  - Presence of Foul Odors - Evidence of Infestation or Adulteration - Shipped with hazardous chemicals with no mechanical / physical separation - Visible damage or otherwise compromised - Other reason.

 

Since it is attached to the document the inspection is for, there is no tracing or searching or other logging. BOLs / Packing Lists are all saved for no less than 5 years.

 

Hope this helps.

[zoelawton]

Hi, 

 

We are a food place so slightly different, however we receive packaging. 

We have a stamp we use that says 'odour, pest, hygiene' and it is stamped on the incoming ticket / delivery note, signed and dated. 

We've noticed in recent audits that auditors seem to be looking more at our vehicles. We now have to record checks completed PRIOR to loading, POST loading, and POST unloading. 

[Charles.C]

Hi guys,

 

we're a packaging company that works with shrink wrap, roll stock, as well as netting. We'd like to start an inspection process. Since we're different than food, what types of inspection checks would you recommend at time of receipt?

 

It sounds like yr first necessity is to initiate a QA function headed by someone who is knowledgeable regarding yr Production.

 

TBH I'm surprised you can produce in the absence of such.