title = "Materials Receiving, Unloading, and Incoming Inspection"

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The receiving dock is the first control point for all purchased materials entering Ridgecrest Metalworks. A disciplined receiving process ensures that only conforming materials enter the production flow, preventing downstream quality problems and customer escapes.

**Step 1 — Advance Shipment Notice (ASN) review.** Before a truck arrives, the receiving clerk confirms a purchase order (PO) exists in the ERP system for the expected material. No PO, no unload—contact Purchasing immediately for authorization.

**Step 2 — Unloading.** The truck driver presents the bill of lading (BOL). The receiver visually inspects the truck interior before unloading. Look for visible moisture, shifting loads, or damaged packaging. Photograph any concerns. Use the assigned dock forklift; do not allow drivers to operate facility equipment.

**Step 3 — Count and quantity verification.** Count every piece, coil, bundle, or pallet. Compare against the BOL and the PO. Discrepancies must be noted on the BOL before the driver departs. Short shipments and overshipments require supervisor notification before the material is moved.

**Step 4 — Dimensional and visual incoming inspection.** Pull samples per the incoming inspection plan (typically per ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 sampling tables). For certified mill materials, verify the material test report (MTR) matches the heat/lot number and the PO specification. Check thickness, width, grade, and surface condition. Steel with excessive rust, pitting, delamination, or out-of-tolerance dimensions must be placed in the non-conforming material (NCM) hold area.

**Step 5 — Labeling and system entry.** Apply a Ridgecrest receiving tag showing PO number, material grade, heat number, quantity, date received, and receiver initials. Enter the GR (goods receipt) transaction in the ERP. The inventory record becomes active at this point.

**Hold area protocol.** Any material awaiting disposition remains in the designated yellow-taped hold zone near the dock. It must not be used in production until QA issues a release.

Receiving records must be retained for a minimum of five years per customer contract requirements and ISO 9001 obligations.
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