Process Audit Checklist 3 Basic Storage, Inventory and Preservation Checklist

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This checklist should be used to evaluate storage areas within the overall process under review. If weaknesses or problems are
noted, either as a part of this review or as part of the pre-audit planning, then the more detailed Full Production Process
Checklist can be used to more thoroughly investigate the suspect activities. References to related sections on the Full
Production Process Checklist are provided.

Standard Requirements

Reviewer Checks

Basic Storage, Inventory and Preservation Audit Questions

Have the supervisor/owner walk you through/discuss
the process used to enter material into, and withdraw
material from storage. During the discussion, and
subsequent walkthrough, answer the following
questions:
1. Are handling controls sufficient to prevent
damage or deterioration of product? Does the
material handling appear adequate? Look for
forklift damage, parts with severe scratching or
gouging, etc. during your walkthrough.
(10)

Basic Process Information:

Name of storage area/location: ______________________________
Name of Associates interviewed

Job Performed

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2.
3.
Procedure/Instructions: _____________________ Rev: __________

2. Are material/parts properly stored? Does the

material storage appear adequate? Look for crushed
boxes, rusted parts, etc. during your walkthrough.
(10)
Item Checked
3. Are materials properly packaged (per
specifications if applicable)? Check several.
(10)

Check Performed

Results

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2.
3.
Overall evaluation:

4. Is the condition of material/product in storage

periodically assessed at planned intervals? Verify
several inspection reports.
(10)

Conforms. No deficiencies identified.

Opportunity for improvement. Detail below.
Best Practice. Detail below. Be specific.
Nonconformity. Provide details below. Reference the specific
requirement violated.

5. Is obsolete product controlled similar to

nonconforming product? Ask the operators. Pay
particular attention to any shelf-life materials.
(10)

6. Are the operator(s) properly trained? Note the

names of several operators. Check training records
later. Are operators aware of the importance of their
actions to the QMS/EMS? Are they aware of any
significant environmental aspects like waste
reduction of cardboard and shrink-wrap?

Competency

(7)

Awareness

(7)

Full Description of NC/OFI/BP (use back if necessary)