Warehouse Maintenance WFP Logistics, We Deliver

Lesson Objectives By the end of this lesson, you will be able to: 1 Describe the advantages and challenges with maintaining a warehouse 2 Describe the key activities in a cleaning schedule 3 Describe the types of equipment used to maintain a warehouse

Maintaining a Clean Warehouse Why? What? When?

Warehouse Maintenance & Cleanliness Main Problems & Solutions No Time No Equipment No Cleaning Staff No Funds No Pride/Interest

Developing a Warehouse Maintenance Plan Develop cleaning and maintenance plan Keep warehouse in good order

Exercise: Warehouse Maintenance You are responsible for the running of several warehouses for general food (rice, oil, salt, beans) and special nutritious foods. Create a cleaning and maintenance schedule for the warehouses. List responsibilities and activities and timing of activities. 10 Minutes to prepare / 10 minutes to discuss

Cleaning Schedule Daily: Wall/floor joints & corners Daily: Floors & under pallets/racks Weekly: Walls & sides of stacks Monthly: Clean whole store thoroughly

Whole Store Cleaning Roof beams and tops of walls Clean whole store thoroughly Keep doors and door channels clean Remove weeds & rubbish to reduce pests

Warehouse Cleaning & Maintenance Equipment Safety Equipment Gloves Eye Protection Safety Boots Safety Harness Dust Mask Safety Precautions First Aid Fire Safety Work in Groups Use of Ladders Electrical Equipment

Equipment Maintenance Maintain Floor Pallets Maintain Shelves Calibrate Scales

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