Yarn Handling Procedure
PURPOSE:To ensure the proper storage and handling of Yarn during the unloading and use. When the raw materials have been approved they must be stored in an ‘Approved Storage Area’ which must be located in a clean and dry environment and must also be...SCOPE:Applies to the Yarn store in Auto Textiles Ltd.
Responsibility: Store Officer, Store Supervisors and Helper.
Procedure:
- During Unloading of the Greige Yarn:
- The store helpers under the supervision of store officer shall unload the yarn upon receiving in yarn store.
- During unloading the store helper shall use the protection such as air musk and other safety device.
- In plastic bags or covered to protect.
- Clearly identified.
- On palettes or racks.
- Where racking is used there must be clear pathways to allow for easy access.
- Where raw materials are stored at a height, lockable step ladders must be provided.
- Pile Fabrics must not be stored so that any damage will be made to the pile.
- Documented Stock records
- All ‘Organic’ & ‘Fairtrade’ yarn must be stored separately from other standard yarns.
- Raw materials, packaging and equipment must not be stored outside.
- Where this is unavoidable, materials must be stored so that there is no risk to the product from any form of damp, damage, soiling, contamination or pests. Product must be fully inspected prior to transfer to the correct raw material storage area.
- The helper shall unload the yarn and store in the designated area for yarn store.
- Inside the store & during distribution:
- The users of yarn shall place requisition to store. The store helper shall weight the yarn as per requisition and hand over to the yarn to the respective users knitting.
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