Sop for sorting

1.0 Purpose
To lay down the procedure for Sorting of Finished Materials for Visual Defects before
Pasting/Packing and Despatch so that No defective Materials reaches Custmer.

2.0 Scope
Sorting of all Printed Material before Pasting/Packing.

3.0 Responsibilities
Sorter/Supervisor-Pasting

4.0 Procedure
4.1 Clean the Sorting Area properly.
4.2 Ensure that no cartons of the previous/any other Job is in sorting area.
4.3 Get the Approved Shade Card from the Supervisor and review the same.
4.4 Start sorting the material w.r.t. the Shade Card.
4.5 Check for any type of Printing/Coating/Lamination/Die Cutting Defects and color Variation in the
cartons and take such cartons out and keep it in Hold (Having Minor Defects, Which can be
Reviewed Later on) and Rejection Area (Having Major Defects).
4.6 Send the OK Cartons for Pasting/Next Operation.
4.7 After Sorting of the material is finished, inform the Supervisor
4.8 Count the Defective Cartons and inform Supervisor to note down the Rejected Qty.
4.9 Sheets marked for 100% sorting should be sorted separately and carefully and defective cartons
should be removed.
4.10 In case any tag is attached for identification of defects, inform to concern Supervisor.

5.0 Corrective Action

Arrange segregation of the Printed Sheets if found defective during in-process check. Keep the
rejected sheets in Rejection area and note down the qty

6.0 Reference to Other Documents

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7.0 Records

Line Clearance Record QA/FM/06

No Date
Description of Revision Reason for Revision
Revision
REVISION RECORD SHEET

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Mr. Rahul Singh (Q.A Executive) Mr. Tikkam Dutt Sharma ( H.O.D QA) Mr. Vijay Sharma (Plant Head)
Prep. By Reviewed By Approved By Page