The 7 Warehouse Processes and how to Safeguard Them Against COVID-19 infection:
- Receiving
Workers should not touch their faces after handling a package and should throw away the gloves and wash their hands afterward.
- Put-away
Any package handling should be carried out as per #1 above.
- Picking
Equipment should be disinfected before and after every use.
- Packing
Parcel handling should be conducted as per #1 above, and containers should be deep cleaned with disinfectants. Staff should regularly use sanitisers and wash their hands.
- Dispatching
If your company is engaged in last-mile delivery of packages packed in plastic bags or envelopes, it may make sense to spray and wipe each package with disinfectant before loading them into delivery vehicles.
- Returns
Those handling returned goods should wear gloves and if necessary disinfect the item before sending it back to packing.
- Value-adding
Disinfect the bundled and kitted items if delivery is imminent.
More details and information here in this article: Some Tips to Keep Your Warehouse Free from COVID-19