True or False. Thermometers used to measure product temperatures at receiving do not need to be calibrated
False
Is it okay for tree branches and other foliage to be overgrown? Why or why not?
They can provide pest harborage sites if overgrown and access to entry points (at roof).
True or False. Contractors entering our warehouse need to read and sign our contractor policy every time they conduct work inside of our warehouse.
True
Who is responsible for maintaining their workstations in a clean and sanitary manner?
AFC warehouse employees
Scenario: An employee is observed eating, drinking and smoking, what should be his next step before returning to work?
Washing his hands!
Where are personal food items allowed to be stored?
lunchroom, breakroom, and personal vehicle
SCENARIO: You just saw a rat/mouse run right across you, what is the first thing that should be done.
Notify a supervisor.
True or False. Osamu and Ball Freight contractors can enter our warehouse without having to sign in or read our contractor policy.
Scenario: While walking from one end of the warehouse to the other you notice that there is an empty box on the floor and a piece of wood on the floor from a pallet. What do you do?
Should you come to work with soiled clothing? Why or why not?
No, because you may increase the risk of contaminating the product.
How should allergens be stored?
Like-above-like
When brining in pallets from external storage, what needs to be checked before bringing the pallets inside?
That pallets are in good condition - clean, no protruding nails, no signs of pest infestation.
Scenario: You observe a contractor working in our warehouse and is drinking a soda. What do you do next?
Kindly let the contractor know that there is no eating or drinking allowed in the warehouse. Ask him to please remove all food and beverages from the warehouse.
Scenario: A pallet of sushi seasoning is received damaged. The supplier has asked us to hold the damaged product for further inspection. Where and how is the product stored?
Scenario.You have been diagnosed with Norovirus. Is it okay for you to report to work the next day? Why or why not?
No. Highly contagious and can result in contamination of food.
How far away from walls should pallets of product be stored?
18 inches
Scenario: While working in the warehouse, you happen to run over a tincat with the forklift and it is now in disrepair. What is your next step?
Inform a manager or supervisor so that the tin cat can be replaced immediately. Pest control will also be contacted for installation of glueboard.
Scenario: You are getting ready to load a truck for shipment. The driver wants to be inside of the warehouse to be a part of the process. What does the driver need to do to be allowed in the warehouse.
Needs to sign in and out at the DC office, wear a green visitor badge, review our visitor and contractor policy.
How should dry spills be cleaned?
Remove loose debris using broom. Discard debris in nearest trash receptacle. Discard trash receptacle holding debris at the end of the day.
You wake up before work and feel ill, you observe symptoms of coughing, runny nose and nausea. Should you still report for work, why or why not?
No because you risk contaminating products ro passing on the illness to other afc employees.
Scenario: You are going to load product in to a trailer but observe the trailer to be soiled and pallet debris throughout. What will you do next?
Instruct the driver to clean the trailer prior to loading product. Record that the trailer was not clean during inspection BUT that the driver was instructed to clean the trailer prior to loading product.
What specific pests does AFC monitor on a monthly and yearly basis?
Cockroach, Indian Meal Moth, and mice
SCENARIO: A contractor has completed his work assignment and has notified an AFC Manager. What does the supervisor need to do before the contractor leaves?
The manager needs to review the work completed and ensure that the area has been cleaned and no debris remains.
What is the specific log that needs to be completed on a daily basis to confirm that assigned cleaning activity has been completed?
LOG - 023 Warehouse Daily Clean Up and Perimeter Checklist
Scenario: You cut yourself cooking dinner the night before. What must you do before coming to work the next day?
Cover up the wound with a band-aid.