Receiving, Transportation, Storage & Shipping Practices Getting the Product into and out of the Plant

22 Dec 072 Handling stages Receiving: Deals with raw materials, ingredients & packaging material at beginning of process In-process handling: Product is moved around the plant and sometimes held at various points Finished product handling In-plant storage Shipping to other locations

22 Dec 073 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 074 Incoming material Contamination by dirty transport or pests can create health hazards Inspection information should be recorded Approved materials Letter of ‘no objection’ Raw materials transported under sanitary conditions Temperature checks

22 Dec 075 Handling & storage of materials & ingredients Ingredients & packaging materials Prevent damage, deterioration, contamination Use rotation (FIFO) Chemicals No cross-contamination with food MSDS should be present Store in clean, labeled containers Handled only by trained personnel

22 Dec 076 Receiving area Under cover Directly from transport to enclosed loading dock Preferably backed up tight against flexible seal at a door into loading dock Separate raw materials / ingredients / packaging / finished products Use separate areas / times

22 Dec 077 Transportation in plant Pallets moved by fork lifts or pallet movers Require maintenance and cleaning Proper operation by trained drivers Overhead conveyors Belt conveyors Clean & sanitize regularly Maintain

22 Dec 078 In process handling Clean overhead structures Insulate and maintain pipes Product may be held between process steps Protect from contamination by cleaning sprays, air-borne contaminants Move to safe location / cover Watch temperature control

22 Dec 079 Finished product storage Finished product forms Bulk or packaged Dry or liquid or slurry Frozen or chilled Heated or ambient temperature Store & handle finished product To prevent damage, deterioration or contamination Protect packaged product from moisture

22 Dec 0710 Product shipping Inspection of outgoing transport Operating properly, satisfactorily cleaned, correct temperature before loading Transport product under conditions to prevent damage / deterioration Temperatures must be monitored for frozen or chilled product

22 Dec 0711 Loading practices Secured to prevent shifting during transport Allow for proper air circulation in reefers Don’t leave product in unregulated area Transport only approved food products in same transport Identify defective or suspect returned products