Packaging & Loading Manual
This web site is designed to promote uniformity and economy in the packaging and loading of products. It provides a summary of standard practices in domestic shipments of products, for the convenience of customers.
Nothing contained in this web site should be construed as a representation or warranty as to the adequacy of any method of packaging or loading. In all cases, the responsibility of respective parties involved in any shipment of products referred to in the web site must be determined in accordance with the terms of the contract sale.
It should be understood that all the packaging methods described hereafter are not considered standard, and specific changes from the standard, required by the purchaser, may involve additional labour and material. These requests are to be referred to the Sales Office for costing.
If upon delivery there is any evidence of loss or damage, it is advisable that the carriers' representatives be called for inspection before unloading, and proper notation made on the freight bill.
All codes contained in this manual must be adhered to by all "Outside Operations". Any specifications that "Internal Business Units (BU)" wish to change for their specific use must be documented within the Business Units Standard Operational Procedure manuals. All BU specifications that differ from this manual are the responsibility of the BU and must be approved by the BU manager. Documentation of all non conformance must be forwarded to and filed by the Packaging & Loading coordinator. Results of all tests performed by the BU must be kept on file by the BU and made available upon request. If permanent changes are made to a code by the P&L coordinator, documentation may be removed from the SOP.