JUNE 2013
Moving truck /trailer
Moving loader
Cleaning loader
STEP ACTION
When complete vertical row of bins on trailer is full, a
competent loader halts conveyor belt so truck driver can
move trailer ahead/back to expose another row of empty
bins.
Repeat process until all bins on one side of trailer have
been loaded. Driver turns truck around and positions
trailer along loader to fi ll the other side of the load.
The mechanical loader must be lowered before the truck
moves away from the loader to turn around or when
completely loaded. If applicable, ensure the mechanical
loader is completely retracted and lowered when the
truck moves away.
When all turkeys have been loaded, personnel dismantle
loader and prepare it for transport as set out in the
Standard Operating Procedures for the specifi c loader
being used.
Remove accumulated feathers and debris from the
main conveyor and pre-loader conveyors. Ensure that
all guards are replaced if removed during cleaning. Use
caution around chains and belts and do not attempt to
remove debris manually when the unit is running.
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