Handling of IPC and HDPE Containers

1.0 OBJECTIVE
To lay down a procedure for handling of inprocess containers (I.P.C’s) & H.D.P.E. containers.
2.0 SCOPE
Module -1,2,3,4,5, hold areas, primary packing areas and dispensing areas.
3.0 RESPONSIBILITY
Production officer.
4.0 ACCOUNTABILITY
Executive – Production.
5.0 PROCEDURE
5.1 Handling of S.S 316 containers.
5.2 Handling of HDPE containers.
5.1 Handling of S.S 316 containers.
5.1.1 Clean the SS -316 containers with potable water jet by scrubbing with lint free duster or plastic scrubber, use nylon brush to clean the butterfly valve.
5.1.2 Clean the lids with potable water jet.
5.1.3 Finally rinse the containers and lids with purified water jet.
5.1.4 Dry the containers and lids with lint free duster.
5.1.5 Keep cleaned SS 316 containers with “CLEANED” label in the dispensed material hold room for dispensing.
5.1.6 Ensure that wheels of the containers are moving freely.
5.1.7 Take the containers for dispensing.
5.1.8 Before dispensing ensure that bottom valve is closed.
5.1.9 Keep the dispensed containers in the hold room. Ensure that exterior of containers are cleaned with lint free duster.
5.1.10 Ensure that in process container airvent is closed.
5.1.11 Take the containers in to Module’s material hold area.
5.1.12 After usage of the containers put the’ TO BE CLEANED ’label and send it to washing area for cleaning.
5.2 Handling of HDPE Containers.
5.2.1 Receive the H.D.P.E. containers from primary packing (after completion of packing).
5.2.2 Clean the H.D.P.E containers with potable water jet by scrubbing with lint free duster.
5.2.3 Clean the lids with potable water.
5.2.4 Finally rinse the containers and lids with purified water jet.
5.2.5 Dry the containers and lids with lint free duster keep the dried containers in cleaned equipment hold area and put “CLEANED LABEL”.
5.2.6 Use only double poly bag layered HDPE containers for collection of granules /tablets, use black polythene bags wherever required.
5.2.7 After collection of granules/tablets tighten the poly bag with nylon thread.
5.2.8 Ensure that containers are properly labelled with product and batch details.
5.2.9 Transfer the containers to the respective hold/ process rooms as per the requirement with the help of trolley.
5.2.10 After usage of the containers put ’ TO BE CLEANED ’label and send it to washing area for cleaning.