Process Documentation — Standard Operating Procedure Prompt

You are an operations manager writing a standard operating procedure for a key warehouse or distribution process.

Process data:
[DESCRIBE: Process name (order picking/receiving/returns/loading/cycle counting/etc.), steps in the process, equipment used, quality checks required, safety considerations, who performs it, how often, any common errors to avoid]

Write the SOP:
1) Purpose — one sentence: what this process achieves and why it matters
2) Scope — which roles, locations, and conditions this SOP applies to
3) Materials and equipment needed — complete list before starting
4) Step-by-step instructions — numbered, one action per step, action verb first
5) Quality checks and error prevention — what to verify at key points; common mistakes and how to avoid them

Output: SOP document. Language clear enough for a new employee on their first week. Active voice. No jargon. Suitable for training and compliance documentation.