Grainger Packaging & Routing Guidelines

Below you will find a common list of FAQs that our users have when it comes to packaging guidelines for Grainger.

Can you mix multiple SKUs per carton?

You can only ship different SKUs in one carton if they are fully assembled products—in that case the carton must be marked as “mixed stock.” For products that are not pre‐assembled (i.e. whose components are not packaged as a single unit), you cannot mix components from different SKUs in one carton.

Can you mix multiple SKUs per pallet?

Yes. The guide states that different products may be shipped on the same pallet.

Can you mix POs in a single carton?

No. Each shipping carton must have a single PO number, so you cannot mix purchase orders in one carton.

Can you mix POs in a single pallet?

Yes. The guide indicates that different products may be shipped on the same pallet and that placards should list all PO numbers on the pallet.

Where do I place the label on a pallet?

For purchase orders routed through the Grainger cross dock, you must print an 8 1/2" x 11" placard for each pallet. This placard must be attached to the upper right-hand side of the pallet and positioned so that when loaded into the trailer its face is toward the rear. The placard must include the shipper name, final DC number & address, pallet count, PO#(s), Load ID, and Pro#. For other label types (sell pack, ship pack, master pack, and parcel shipping labels), the guide provides specific format examples and design details, but only the pallet placard has a specified placement on the pallet.