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Storage of Food Grains, Loading, Unloading, and Packaging – Short-Term Course

Offered by Pertecnica Engineering – India’s Leading Institute for Agri-Logistics and Food Supply Chain Training

Course Overview

Safe and efficient storage, handling, and packaging of food grains is vital for India’s food security, export economy, and retail distribution system. Poor handling can lead to spoilage, pest attacks, and major economic loss.

This short-term course by Pertecnica Engineering is designed to equip learners with practical skills in grain storage science, loading/unloading procedures, stacking systems, and packaging operations at FCI godowns, warehouses, mandis, mills, and retail distribution hubs.

The training covers best practices in food grain logistics from procurement to dispatch, combining scientific storage, quality checks, and safety norms with real-world operational workflows.

Who Should Join?

  • Final-year diploma/ITI/agriculture students seeking careers in food warehousing

  • Job seekers aiming for positions in FCI, warehousing corporations, and agri-export firms

  • Professionals in rice mills, cold storage, and grain procurement agencies

  • Contract workers and supervisors managing grain loading/unloading operations

  • Entrepreneurs in agricultural warehousing or mandi operations

Learning Objectives

  • Understand food grain types, storage behavior, and moisture limits

  • Learn safe methods for bag storage, godown stacking, and open stockpile coverage

  • Operate and manage grain loading/unloading using labor, conveyors, and forklifts

  • Conduct quality checks for infestation, spoilage, and weight loss

  • Package grains for distribution: gunny bags, jute bags, PP bags, bulk sacks

  • Ensure compliance with safety and hygiene standards as per FSSAI and warehouse norms

Course Modules

  1. Introduction to Food Grain Storage Logistics

    • Procurement to storage lifecycle

    • Major grain types: rice, wheat, pulses, maize

  2. Storage Systems for Food Grains

    • Godown storage, silos, covered plinth (CAP), and temporary sheds

    • Stack planning, fumigation chambers, and ventilation practices

  3. Loading and Unloading Methods

    • Manual vs. mechanized handling

    • Safety during truck unloading, conveyor usage, sack lifting techniques

  4. Moisture, Pest Control, and Quality Maintenance

    • Moisture limits for storage, pest identification

    • Use of fumigants, rodent control, storage hygiene practices

  5. Packaging Operations

    • Bagging processes: weight check, sealing, stitching

    • Labelling, material types (jute, plastic), and handling for export

  6. Compliance and Recordkeeping

    • SOPs for FCI, warehousing corporations, and NABL audits

    • Registers for receipts, stack movement, and fumigation records

  7. Mini Project / Simulation

    • Plan storage of 100 MT of food grains in a godown with moisture control and dispatch cycle

    • Include stack layout, packaging details, and pest control schedule

Course Details

  • Duration: 2 Weeks (Short-Term Certification)

  • Mode: Online + Offline (includes video demos, packaging process clips)

  • Eligibility: Minimum 10+2 / Diploma / ITI / Graduate in any stream

  • Materials Provided: Checklists, SOP templates, packaging guides, and compliance forms

Certification

All participants will receive:

  • Certificate in Food Grain Storage & Handling – Pertecnica Engineering

  • Project scorecard and operations toolkit

  • Recognition for job roles in FCI, godowns, and agri-logistics agencies

Career Opportunities

Role Salary Range (INR/month) Sectors
Warehouse Assistant ₹15,000 – ₹22,000 FCI, SWC, Rice Mills
Food Grain Handler ₹14,000 – ₹20,000 Agri Mandi, APMC
Packaging Operator ₹16,000 – ₹25,000 Agri Export, Retail Chains
Storage Supervisor ₹22,000 – ₹35,000 Warehousing Agencies
Loading/Unloading Supervisor ₹18,000 – ₹28,000 Rural Logistics Contractors

Why Choose Pertecnica?

  • India’s only institute offering focused training on food grain logistics and warehousing

  • Industry-ready curriculum developed with warehouse experts and procurement officers

  • Suitable for both job seekers and working professionals

  • Includes training in packaging methods, pest control, and regulatory SOPs

  • Highly relevant for careers in public distribution systems, rural warehouses, and export markets

Feed the Nation. Secure the Supply Chain.

Join our practical training in Food Grain Storage, Loading & Packaging, and step into a crucial role in India’s agri-logistics ecosystem.

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