Information
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Used to inspect received plastic products used in the making of our products.
Receiving Information
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Enter date and time the item arrived.
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Shipping service used
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Tracking number (if available)
Product Information
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Enter the contents of the package.
Item
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Item # from packing slip
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Lot Number (if available)
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Description:
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In what condition did the product arrive (Packaging)?
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STOP! TAKE PICTURES OF ANY POSSIBLY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR CRUSHED PALLETS OR BOXES.
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Describe any damage
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Inspect the packaging. Do you notice rips or tears, or maybe somewhere where it may be damaged, or where shipping instructions may not have been followed? Please take at least 1 picture.
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In what condition did the product arrive (Material)?
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STOP! TAKE PICTURES OF ANY POSSIBLY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR CRUSHED PALLETS OR BOXES.
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Describe any damage
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Inspect the packaging. Do you notice rips or tears, or maybe somewhere where it may be damaged, or where shipping instructions may not have been followed? Please take at least 1 picture.
Product Quality Testing
Defect Analysis
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Total Recieved
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Total number of defective sheets/ items.
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Select the defects present in this shipment.
- Contamination
- Fish Eyes
- Protrusions
- Hairs/ Fibers
- Other
- None
Contamination
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How many of the total sheets contain this defect?
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Take photo for reference.
Fish Eyes
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How many of the total sheets contain this defect?
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Take photo for reference.
Protrusions
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How many of the total sheets contain this defect?
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Take photo for reference.
Hairs/Fibers
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How many of the total sheets contain this defect?
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Take photo for reference.
Describe the defect.
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Describe the defect.
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How many of the total sheets contain this defect?
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Take photo for reference.
Testing
Testing
Whiteness
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Perform the following tests to ensure that the product meets the company's product quality expectations.
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Is the sheet white and contains no graphics?
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Whiteness Test- Using the X-Rite or BYK Color Value Tools, measure the L*a*b* color values and record them below. If you do not know how to use either of these tools, please ask the PRODUCTION MANAGER for assistance.
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L* Color Value (between 0-100)
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a* Color Value (between -128 and +128)
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b* Color Value (between -128 and +128)
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Whiteness Test Complete
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STOP! COLOR VALUES MUST BE TAKEN. IF NEEDED, ASK PRODUCTION MANAGER FOR ASSISTANCE.
De-Lamination Testing
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Does the Sheet/ Item contain a performance cap? Does the sheet/ item contain a protective film or liner?
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De-Lamination testing not needed. Continue with inspection.
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Will this product go through the imaging process?
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STOP!! Double check with the supervisor! This product likely has a performance cap that will need to be tested for de-lamination.
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Initial De-Lamination Test- Using a box cutter or knife, make a small cut about an inch away from one of the corners of the sheet (DO NOT CUT THROUGH THE SHEET!). Pull up on the corner in a peeling motion (like you would peel a banana) to try and remove the coating.
Bend the cut corner until breaks.
If possible, attempt to peel or tear the laminated coating off of the sheet. -
Did the coating on the sheet de-laminate or peel off of the sheet?
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STOP! NOTIFY THE PRODUCTION MANAGER IMMEDIATELY OF THE SITUATION. ASK FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.
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De-Lamination Test Complete
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STOP!! Double check with the supervisor! This product likely has a performance cap that will need to be tested for de-lamination.
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Initial De-Lamination Test- Using a box cutter or knife, make a small cut about an inch away from one of the corners of the sheet (DO NOT CUT THROUGH THE SHEET!). Pull up on the corner in a peeling motion (like you would peel a banana) to try and remove the coating.
Bend the cut corner until breaks.
If possible, attempt to peel or tear the laminated coating off of the sheet. -
Did the coating on the sheet de-laminate or peel off of the sheet?
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STOP! NOTIFY THE PRODUCTION MANAGER IMMEDIATELY OF THE SITUATION. ASK FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.
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De-Lamination Test Complete
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STOP!! Double check with the supervisor! If the product does not contain a coating or Liner then de-lamination testing is not required.
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Initial De-Lamination Test- Using a box cutter or knife, make a small cut about an inch away from one of the corners of the sheet (DO NOT CUT THROUGH THE SHEET!). Pull up on the corner in a peeling motion (like you would peel a banana) to try and remove the coating.
Bend the cut corner until breaks.
If possible, attempt to peel or tear the laminated coating off of the sheet. -
Did the coating on the sheet de-laminate or peel off of the sheet?
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STOP! NOTIFY THE PRODUCTION MANAGER IMMEDIATELY OF THE SITUATION. ASK FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.
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De-Lamination Test Complete
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STOP!! Check with supervisor and double check packaging for product information. Most products with performance caps will need a liner. This item may be incorrect!
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Is item correct?
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See supervisor and begin the Item/ Material Rejection process (or RMA Process).
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Initial De-Lamination Test- Using a box cutter or knife, make a small cut about an inch away from one of the corners of the sheet (DO NOT CUT THROUGH THE SHEET!). Pull up on the corner in a peeling motion (like you would peel a banana) to try and remove the coating.
Bend the cut corner until breaks.
If possible, attempt to peel or tear the laminated coating off of the sheet. -
Did the coating on the sheet de-laminate or peel off of the sheet?
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STOP! NOTIFY THE PRODUCTION MANAGER IMMEDIATELY OF THE SITUATION. ASK FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.
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De-Lamination Test Complete
Imaging Test
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Is this sheet going to have an image added to it?
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Image Test- Using the sheet used in the De-Lamination test (if required), add an image to the sheet.
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Does the Sheet take an image with good clarity and finish (Assuming the parameters are correct)?
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Image Test Complete
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STOP! INFORM PRODUCTION MANAGER IMMEDIATELY. ASK FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.
Form Testing
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Is this material used for a formed product?
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Form Test- Take the Sheet used in the Image Test and have it formed using the correct form for the Image on the Sheet.
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Did the Sheet form properly? (No de-lamination, cracks, smeared images, burns, etc.?)
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STOP! FILL IN THIS SECTION WITH THE DEFECTS DISCOVERED AFTER FORMING. THEN, INFORM THE PRODUCTION MANAGER OF THE SITUATION. ASK FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.
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Form Test Complete
Secondary De-Lamination Test
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Perform the Secondary De-Lamination Test if the imaged material contains a performance cap.
After adding an image to the sheet, follow the same procedure as the Initial De-Lamination test. Initial De-Lamination Test- Using a box cutter or knife, make a small cut about an inch away from one of the corners of the sheet (DO NOT CUT THROUGH THE SHEET!). Pull up on the corner in a peeling motion (like you would peel a banana) to try and remove the coating. -
Did the coating on the sheet de-laminate or peel off of the sheet?
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STOP! NOTIFY THE PRODUCTION MANAGER IMMEDIATELY OF THE SITUATION. ASK FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.
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Secondary De-Lamination Test Complete
Audit Completion
Inspection finalization
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Summarize any damage found on shipment or on product.
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Is Product Damaged or incorrect in some way?
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Has the Project Manager/ Purchasing been notified of damaged product?
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STOP! PROJECT MANAGEMENT/ PURCHASING MUST BE NOTIFIED OF ANY DAMAGE SO THE VENDOR CAN BE NOTIFIED.
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Total number of sheets/ items received.
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Total number of defective items.
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NOTE: After product has been inspected, add a DATED AND SIGNED colored inspection tag to the product.
GREEN: Product is good and may be used.
YELLOW: Product needs further action. ACCEPTED (TEMPORARILY) AT RISK.
PINK: Product is rejected, CANNOT BE USED, DO NOT PLACE INTO INVENTORY, QUARANTINE IMMEDIATELY. -
Receiving Officer
