📦 Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Packing of Wooden Boxes
1. Objective
Ensure safe, consistent, and export-compliant packing of products into wooden boxes so
goods arrive undamaged and all documentation is complete.
2. Scope
Applicable to all products requiring wooden box/crate packing for domestic and export
shipments.
3. Roles & Responsibilities
Carpenter / Box Assembler → Builds and inspects wooden box.
Packing Operator → Wraps product, places into box, installs cushioning.
Rigger / Lifting Operator → Operates hoist/forklift for heavy items.
QC Inspector → Performs final quality checks.
Supervisor → Ensures compliance and approves release.
4. Materials & Tools Required
Materials:
Wooden boxes
Nails, screws, bolts, washers, metal angles
LDPE liner sheets, cushioning (foam, thermocol, bubble wrap)
VCI film/rust inhibitors, desiccants
Strapping (steel/plastic) & seals, stretch/shrink wrap
Labels, packing list
Tools/Equipment:
Hammer, nail gun, drill, screwdriver
Strapping machine, forklift/crane/hoist
Measuring tools, weighing scale
PPE: gloves, safety shoes, helmet
5. Step-by-Step Packing Procedure
Step 1 — Box Build & Inspection
Assemble box, check squareness, record ID.
Step 2 — Base Lining & Supports
Apply LDPE liner, fix foam/timber pads.
Step 3 — Product Prepping
Clean product, wrap in VCI/bubble, bag & label loose items.
Step 4 — Lifting & Insertion
Use hoist/forklift, place product carefully onto supports.
Step 5 — Anchoring/Fixing
Bolt/block product securely. Record torque if specified.
Step 6 — Blocking & Void Filling
Add braces, wedges, foam, desiccants. Shake test → no movement.
Step 7 — Top Liner & Protection
Apply top pads, fold & seal LDPE liner.
Step 8 — Lid Installation
Fix lid with nails/screws. Ensure pattern and flush fitting.
Step 9 — Strapping & Wrapping
Apply straps (2 × 2 minimum), use edge protectors. Wrap with stretch/shrink film.
Step 10 — Labelling & Documentation
Apply labels on at least 2 sides, attach packing list & certificates.
Step 11 — Final QC Inspection
QC checks dimensions, weight, fixings, strapping, labels. Sign release.
Step 12 — Palletization & Dispatch
Place on pallet, secure load, prepare shipping documents.
6. QC Checklist
No. Checkpoint Criteria / Acceptance
1 Box build & dimensions Square, no cracks,
2 Base liner & support LDPE liner applied, supports in place
3 Product wrapping VCI/bubble wrap applied
No. Checkpoint Criteria / Acceptance
4 Anchoring/fixings Bolts/blocks secure, torque recorded
5 Blocking/bracing Shake test – no movement
6 Top liner & sealing Liner sealed, cushioning present
7 Lid & fasteners Lid flush, fastener pattern corrects
8 Strapping & wrapping Straps tensioned, edge protectors used
9 Labels & documents Labels legible, packing list attached
7. Safety Precautions
Always wear PPE.
Use lifting aids for heavy products.
Handle power tools with care.
Never overload beyond rated capacity.
8. Documentation & Export Compliance
Maintain packing checklist, QC report, dispatch log.
For export, wood is allowed.