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End hand packing operation

URN: COGPAC6

Business Sectors (Suites): Packaging

Developed by: SDS

Approved on: 31 Mar 2012

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Overview

To perform competently, you will need to show that you can operate in a range of conditions. You will need to demonstrate therefore that you can deal effectively with the following:

1 end a multi-stage hand packing operation

2 documentation relating to packing instructions and packing records

3 procedures relating to legal requirements and quality standards

4 problems associated with documentation and packs, and incorrect information and counts

5 reconciliations when achieved within limits and outside limits 6 bulk products and packing components

This unit deals with the following:

1 end packing

2 prepare packs, materials and waste disposal

3 reconcile specific materials

4 ensure clearance of packing area

Performance criteria

You must be able to:

P1 carry out preparations to end packing according to the packing/filling request

P2 achieve the end point according to specified procedures

P3 correctly prepare final packed product/s for removal according to packing/filling request

P4 correctly prepare excess materials for removal

P5 handle waste materials according to the specified procedures

P6 quantify accurately the total amounts of packs and excess materials

P7 complete the reconciliation correctly

P8 ensure that any equipment is in a safe condition for area clearance

P9 locate and remove from the area any unwanted residual materials according to the specified procedures

P10 transfer to storage or dispose of packs, excess materials and waste according to the specified procedures

P11 clear the area according to the specified procedures

P12 follow procedures effectively at all times

P13 identify and deal with problems correctly, reporting those that you cannot solve and/ or are not your responsibility to the appropriate person

P14 wear PPE when appropriate

P15 complete documentation accurately and legibly with the specified information at the correct time

P16 work safely at all times

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

You must be able to:

K1 the timescale for the completion of the order or batch

K2 the procedures for ending packing operations and the time needed to do so

K3 the quantities required

K4 how to switch off/clear equipment

K5 how to understand packing requests

K6 the total number of packed product/s that should be removed, and how to identify them

K7 methods of stacking packed product/s

K8 how to collate and label excess materials for return

K9 how to check all areas for excess materials

K10 the procedures for collating, quantifying, labelling waste material

K11 what needs to be recorded , and how

K12 the techniques for the safe handling of hazards

K13 which materials should be reconciled

K14 the result of the calculation

K15 what the reconciliation procedures are

K16 how to make the required calculations

K17 when and to whom to refer results outside the specified limits

K18 when and how to wear PPE

K19 what constitutes a safe condition

K20 which services to shut down and how to do it

K21 how to identify what should be removed and why

K22 how to remove packs and excess materials

K23 the correct method for removing waste for disposal

K24 how to transfer to storage

K25 how to dispose of unwanted materials and waste

K26 the requirements for the line after clearance has been completed

K27 procedures for reporting problems and methods for dealing with problems

K28 which documents are to be completed and when

K29 what information is needed

K30 where to obtain the documents and to whom they should be given

K31 security procedures for dealing with documents and materials

K32 procedures for operating equipment

K33 acceptable time limits for completion and priority order tasks

K34 what your personal responsibilities are with regard to health and safety

K35 the prescribed manner for making alterations

K36 expected standards of hygiene and code of dress

K37 expected standards of tidiness and cleanliness

Scope/range

Scope Performance

Scope Knowledge

Values

Behaviours

Skills

Glossary

Materials

To include solids, liquids and gases

Packing/filling request The set of instructions which describe the work to be carried out. To include the packing order, work order, batch card and/or, recipe. Small scale or bulk. Including all relevant data on:

1 equipment

2 product

3 packaging

4 weights

5 fills

6 packing densities

7 machine settings

Equipment

This may include tables, measurement scales, cutting tools, sealing equipment, labeling equipment. PPE to be specified, when necessary

Problems

These can relate to either equipment, materials, records or specifications. The person carrying out this work would be expected to resolve any equipment problem for which maintenance engineers are not required. Where a problem does require a maintenance engineer, the person would be expected to report the problem to a more senior person

Documentation

May include records, specifications, and any other relevant documentation

Waste

Including ways of minimising waste in the process, and acceptable re-cycling within the operation

PPE

Personal protective equipment to be specified when necessary

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Indicative Review Date

31 Mar 2017

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Cogent

Original URN

COGPAC6

Relevant Occupations

Engineer, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies, Management Accountants , Manufacturing Technologies, Process Operatives, Process, Plant and Machine Operatives

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Keywords

Packing, packaging, hand, end, preparation, clearance