Stowage (P-487) Flashcards
Bulk Storerooms are considered what space?
-Group III
Each box and container will be marked how?
-By month & year
Case lots should be stowed on what?
-Grating
Bulk storerooms will be ventilated how often?
-At least once a week (Weekly)
The oldest stock on hand in the bulk storeroom should be issued first, this is generally known as?
-FIFO (First in First out)
Clothing will not be stowed against bulkheads because of what?
-Bulkhead Sweating
Loose Clothing will be wrapped in what to ensure it remains clean and saleable?
-Plastic/Paper
Food products should be stored at what temperature and with what humidity?
-70F (Humidity 75%)
Cartons of Candy should not be stacked higher than what feet?
-8 feet
Chocolate should be stored and sold at what temperature with humidity of what percent?
-60f to 65f / 50% Humidity
At temperatures above what degree will the coca butter melt and rise to the surface causing white bloom?
-70f
When chocolate with nuts is stored at temperatures above 70F for long periods, the oil in the nuts will become what?
-Rancid
Jellies, caramels and hard candies will sweat and become sticky when relative humidity is over what percent?
-63%
Marshmallows, nougat and fudge dry out when the relative humidity is fewer than what percent?
-40%
Can drinks can be stored for a relatively long time with the exception of what drinks?
-Diet
Who will periodically inspect for damaged cans or cases to ensure limited damage and sanitary conditions?
-Sales Officer
Tobacco products will be stored in what type of space?
-Well-Ventilated Space
Cigars and tobacco require dry storage of approximately what temperature?
-60F
The flash point of a liquid is the _______ temperature at which its vapor forms and ignitable mixture with the air?
-Lowest
Flammable storerooms and flammable lockers are approved by whom?
-NAVSEA
What is defined as any item of stock carried for sale in a sales outlet?
-Retail items
What custodian is responsible for the picking, packing and delivery of stock from that location?
-Transferring Custodian
What custodian is responsible for the accurate receiving of stock at that location?
-Receiving Custodian
Flammable items will be limited to how many days of anticipated sales?
-3 days
What involves the movement of stock between bulk storerooms and sales outlets?
-Breakouts and Break Backs
What function allows the records keeper to create, modify, print and confirm transfers as well as view past transfers?
-Rom Breakout Function
What is used to conduct UPC Maintenance or Record Stock numbers and quantities for breakouts/break back and inventories?
-PDT’S
What does the Sell by Date mean?
-How long to display the product
What does the Best if Used or Guarantee Fresh mean?
-Shows best for flavor or quality
What does the Use by date mean?
-The last date recommended for the use of the product
