Instructions for contractors

Operational instructions for contractors at the premises of the cold store

1. After the arrival, the driver should report to the porter or call the videophone located at the entrance gate and contact the Logistics Department Manager.

2. Before loading, the driver should park the vehicle at the external parking terminal located outside the entry to the premises of the cold store and prepare all documents related to the delivery or collection, in particular:

   • stock issue confirmation and other delivery documents: e.g. bill of lading and other related documents,

   • ID card of the Contractor’s representative/driver authorised to deliver/collect the goods,

   • vehicle cleaning and disinfecting log with the current entry or valid certificate documenting the execution of the vehicle or container hygienisation,

   • current medical certificate of the health status of the Ordering Party’s representative/driver for sanitary and epidemiological purposes, enabling contact with food products (lack of the certificate causes that the Ordering Party’s representative/driver cannot stay in the loading zone).

3. The doors of the semi-trailer, vehicle or container must be closed until the vehicle drives to the ramp and unloading/loading operations are commenced, unless the parties agree otherwise.

4. At the premises of the cold store, the general principles of road traffic determined by the internal vertical and horizontal markings and general principles of road traffic are in force. The internal vertical and horizontal markings of the facility prevail.

5. The driver of the means of transport is responsible for any damage caused during the movement and manoeuvres of the vehicle, with the participation of the means of transport.

6. After receiving instructions from the Logistics Department Manager of the cold store, the driver should drive to the loading dock indicated by the Manager, park the vehicle at the ramp, and with special attention and caution prepare the means of transport for loading/unloading.

7. During loading/unloading operations, the depositor’s representative/driver is to stay at the waiting room for drivers or in the cabin of the means of transport.

8. The depositor’s representative/driver may use the sanitary unit located at the waiting room for drivers.

9. The depositor’s representative/driver submits or collects the authorisation for the depositor’s representative/driver and necessary documents concerning the delivery/collection only through the service window, at the waiting room for drivers.

10. The depositor’s representative/driver may stay in the loading zone and take part in unloading/loading provided that they present the current medical certificate of their health status for sanitary and epidemiological purposes, enabling contact with food products.

11. The depositor’s representative/driver may stay in the loading zone (only directly at the vehicle/container doors), after collecting and putting on disposable protective clothing (apron, overshoes, disposable gloves and headgear) and disinfecting their hands.

12. At the premises of the manoeuvring yard of the cold store, the depositor’s representative/driver is obliged to wear a warning vest and follow exactly the instructions of the cold store employees. They should get around with special care along pedestrian walkways.

13. The depositor’s representative/driver is not allowed to stay outside the manoeuvring yard, the waiting room for drivers or the loading zone or to use other rooms and cold store areas.

14. At the premises of the cold store it is forbidden to consume alcohol.

15. Smoking at the premises of the cold store is possible only in the designated place, located outdoors directly at the entrance to the waiting room for drivers.

16. The depositor’s representative/driver is obliged to become acquainted with the operational instructions applicable at the premises of the cold store.

17. The depositor’s representative/driver is financially responsible for any damage resulting from failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the above instructions.