Receiving, Transportation, Storage & Shipping Practices

Getting the Product into and out of the Plant

22 Dec 07 2

Handling stages

Receiving:Deals with raw materials, ingredients &

packaging material at beginning of processIn-process handling:

Product is moved around the plant and sometimes held at various points

Finished product handling In-plant storageShipping to other locations

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Receiving

Incoming transport Highway trailer or container – may be

public carrier or owned by client or self-owned

Sanitary conditions Check inside of carrier for cleanliness &

presence of pests Temperature check of sensitive materials

22 Dec 07 4

Incoming material

Contamination by dirty transport or pests can create health hazards

Inspection information should be recordedApproved materialsLetter of ‘no objection’Raw materials transported under sanitary

conditionsTemperature checks

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Handling & storage of materials & ingredients

Ingredients & packaging materialsPrevent damage, deterioration, contaminationUse rotation (FIFO)

ChemicalsNo cross-contamination with foodMSDS should be presentStore in clean, labeled containersHandled only by trained personnel

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Receiving area

Under coverDirectly from transport to enclosed

loading dockPreferably backed up tight against

flexible seal at a door into loading dockSeparate raw materials / ingredients /

packaging / finished productsUse separate areas / times

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Transportation in plant

Pallets moved by fork lifts or pallet moversRequire maintenance and cleaningProper operation by trained drivers

Overhead conveyorsBelt conveyors

Clean & sanitize regularly Maintain

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In process handling

Clean overhead structuresInsulate and maintain pipesProduct may be held between process

stepsProtect from contamination by cleaning

sprays, air-borne contaminantsMove to safe location / coverWatch temperature control

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Finished product storage

Finished product formsBulk or packagedDry or liquid or slurryFrozen or chilledHeated or ambient temperature

Store & handle finished productTo prevent damage, deterioration or

contaminationProtect packaged product from moisture

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Product shipping

Inspection of outgoing transportOperating properly, satisfactorily cleaned,

correct temperature before loadingTransport product under conditions to

prevent damage / deteriorationTemperatures must be monitored for

frozen or chilled product

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Loading practices

Secured to prevent shifting during transport

Allow for proper air circulation in reefersDon’t leave product in unregulated areaTransport only approved food products in

same transportIdentify defective or suspect returned

products