Packing line start up and closing procedure

1.0 OBJECTIVE
To lay down a procedure for startup and closing of packing line.
2.0 SCOPE
All packing areas.
3.0 RESPONSIBILITY
Production officer.
4.0 ACCOUNTABILITY
Production executive
5.0 PROCEDURE
START UP
5.1 Ensure the cleanliness of the area before starting of the operation.
5.2 Ensure that all packing materials are belonging to the respective product and batch number.
5.3 Ensure that line clearance is given by two production officers or by Q.A.
5.4 Put the equipment status label on the machine.
5.5 Switch “ON” the machine. Note down the sealing temperature and environmental conditions in batch packing record with sign and date also check the foil proof for batch details against PWO by two production officers or by QA.
5.6 Check the leak test for strips / blisters / quality of packs and give the clearance to start the belt.
CLOSING:
5.7 Clear off the packing material from the belt during lunch break and at the end of the shift.
5.8 Switch “OFF” machine and packing belt.
5.9 Clean the equipment and areas.
5.10 Put the ‘CLEANED’ label.