Albertsons Packaging Guidelines

Explore Albertsons Packaging Guidelines: allowed pallet types, Bills of Lading details, and label placement requirements for compliant, efficient shipping.

What are the allowed pallet types for shipping?

The allowed pallet types for shipping include "Standard," "Wood," and "Slip sheet" (typically cardboard or plastic sheets used to hold product for storage or transportation).

What are the requirements for Bills of Lading when it comes to pallet (freight) or carton (parcel) shipments?

For pallet (freight) or carton (parcel) shipments, the Bill of Lading must include the Albertsons PO number, the due date which is the Albertsons Requested Arrival Date (RAD), and must indicate whether the shipment is PREPAID or COLLECT. The Bill of Lading should also contain quantities, descriptions of each case or pallet, and a packing list attached to the shipment. For pallet shipments specifically, the use of a trailer door seal is required, and the seal number must be included clearly on the Bill of Lading. All aspects of shipments must conform to the standards of the LTL carriers and shipments should be sorted and segregated properly, noting sizes, variety, and colors as necessary.

What are the requirements for carton or pallet labels and their placement?

Pallet labels must include a minimum of one label per pallet per item. Labels should identify the material, display item code, UPC, product identity, quantity, lot code, production date, and have bar codes that are scannable from specified distances (eight feet for item code or UPC, three feet for dates and lot numbers). Accepted bar code formats include Code 39, Code 128, UPC, or I2 of 5. Labels should be 4" by 6" or half sheet of letter-size paper. Compliance is expected upon initiation of business, with a handling charge applied if non-compliant after 60 days.