Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare the filler process for operation
- Packing requirements are checked
- Availability of required materials is confirmed
- Availability of services is confirmed
- Pre-operational checks of packing equipment are conducted including checking that hygiene and sanitation standards are met and all safety guards are in place
- The packaging process is set to meet production requirements
- Operate and monitor the packaging process
- The packing process is started up according to company specifications
- Control points are monitored to confirm performance is maintained within specification
- Packages meet specifications
- Equipment is monitored to confirm operating condition
- Stock flow to and from packer process is maintained within production requirements
- Out-of-specification product, process, equipment performance is identified, rectified and/or reported
- Size/product changeover is completed in accordance with batch instructions and standard operating procedures
- Shut down packaging process
- Record information