Automated Small Sort Bagger Methods

Question 1

General observation (11)

Answer 1

• Have an efficient “start shift” routine
• Wrap up begins at the beginning of the sort
• Only handle packages when necessary
• Maintain a steady and continuous work pace
• Safely used manual, mechanical, and electronic devices
• Use the safety aids while performing job
• Keeps floor and grates clear of packages and obstacles
• Use the local procedures for packages that require special handling: too large or too heavy, damaged, tape-ups, over goods, hazmats, etc.
• ”Hand-to-surface”; hands are in positive control of the package until it is placed on the surface.
• Works well with other employees and supervisors
• Moves between assignments without delay

Question 2

Bagging Set Up (9)

Answer 2

• Have all the needed supplies and equipment available.
• Double check charts, clip boxes, bags, bag tags, bag racks, totes RNC, etc.
• Obtain bags from debagger before using new bags
• Have an adequate supply of containers/bags reducing need to recharge during sort
• Attempt to recharge during downtime
• Be aware of flow while recharging
• Check that printers have power
• Make sure there is an adequate supply of printer rolls at the printer station
• Make sure that all scanning equipment and bin buttons in your area are functioning properly.

Question 3

Monitor Container/Bag Status (4)

Answer 3

• Throughout the sort, inspect work area for full bags
• Flashing bin buttons indicates possible mis-sort in MDS, close bag and notify supervisor
• Optimize the number of packages per bag. On SLS systems raise flap to stop flow to bag
• When a bag is full, “close” the tracking information for that bag by pushing the bin button that corresponds to the correct bag bin. Push second time to re-enable bin location

Question 4

Close the Container/Bag (4)

Answer 4

• Grasp the back edge of the full bag and the front of the next empty bag
• Move the two edged towards the front edge of the filler container (towards you) while maneuvering the grommets over the arms of the container holding device
• When the two edges reach the front bump or “V” groove a new, opened, empty container is ready to receive more packages for that destination, and the full container is ready to be closed
• ZIP the full bag shut then remove it from the bag holding device

Question 5

Label the container/bag and place on belt (7)

Answer 5

• take the bag to the label printer
• when the bin button was pushed to “close” the tracking information, a self-adhesive label was generated
• retrieve the label from the printer-lift up and away
• verify that the bin and bag number on the label match the bag information
• place the label on the bag’s label plate. Smooth the label onto the label area to assure adherence
• place the full, labeled bag on the return belt with the label facing up
• the bottom of the bag should face in the direction that the belt is moving

Question 6

Packages on the floor (4)

Answer 6

• immediately pick up packages that are on the floor. Move the package to a scanner and monitor location
• scan the package’s UPS tracking label
• check the monitor to see in which bin the package belongs
• insert the package into the open container/bag at that bin

Question 7

Remove excess packages from a container/bag (6)

Answer 7

• set packages aside while you close the full container/bag
• print and apply a label for the full container/bag and place it on the outbound belt
• retrieve the excess packages and scan the UPS tracking number with local scanning equipment
• determine the proper destination for each package
• re-link the package to its proper destination
• place the excess packages in the new container/bag at the correct bin

Question 8

General wrap-up routine (6)

Answer 8

• wrap-up activities start at the beginning of the sort
• look for and process and previously unprocessed smalls
• check the work area for loose labels, and over goods. Place items in the designated areas
• return supplies and portable devices to the designated storage locations
• follow shutoff routine for all equipment
• notify the supervisor of any equipment discrepancies

Question 9

Bagger’s wrap-up routine (2)

Answer 9

• return bags and totes to the designated storage locations

* make sure all smalls have been removed from c-bin compartments