Backroom Pull and Push Completion Audit

Shift-completion inspection for retail backroom replenishment cycles, verifying pull list completion, department fill rates, transition bin counts, and pallet disposition before handoff.

Audit Scope and Shift Handoff

• Shift, date, and area audited are recorded
  Document the shift window, audit date, store/zone, and backroom area covered.
• Pull/push cycle completed for the assigned shift
  Confirm the assigned replenishment cycle was completed or clearly handed off with documented exceptions.
• Open exceptions were communicated to the next shift
  Verify unresolved items, shortages, or blocked replenishment tasks were communicated before shift end.

Pull List Completion and Fill Rate

• Overall pull list completion percentage
  Enter the percentage of the pull list completed during the shift.
• Department fill rate recorded
  Select all departments where fill rate was measured and documented.
• Department fill rate meets target
  Enter the lowest department fill rate observed during the audit.
• Unfilled items were counted and categorized
  Confirm remaining unfilled items were counted and attributed to stockout, labor, location issue, or process delay.

Transition Bins and Backroom Flow

• Transition bin count matches expected count
  Enter the number of transition bins present and verify against the expected count for the area.
• Transition bins are labeled and staged correctly
  Verify bins are labeled by department or route and staged in the correct backroom location.
• Blocked aisles or staging congestion observed
  Confirm backroom aisles, receiving paths, and staging lanes remain clear for safe movement of product and equipment.

Pallet Disposition and Product Readiness

• Pallet disposition is documented
  Select the final disposition for pallets remaining in the backroom.
• Empty pallets, shrink wrap, and dunnage are removed or secured
  Verify loose pallet debris, wrap, and dunnage are not creating trip, fire, or housekeeping hazards.
• Damaged or unsellable product was separated and tagged
  Confirm damaged, expired, or unsellable product was isolated, identified, and routed per store procedure.

Safety, Housekeeping, and Compliance

• Backroom walkways and exits are unobstructed
  Confirm aisles, exit access, and egress paths are clear and usable.
• PPE was used as required during replenishment tasks
  Verify required PPE such as gloves, safety shoes, or hi-vis apparel was used according to site procedure.
• Backroom housekeeping meets standard
  Rate overall housekeeping, including floor condition, debris control, and general organization.