McLane Packaging & Routing Guidelines
Explore McLane Packaging Guidelines FAQ: master pallet stacking, SKU segregation, PO handling, carton dimensions & label placement for secure shipments.
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Can I stack pallets?
Can you mix multiple SKUs per pallet?
Can you mix POs in a single carton?
Can you mix POs in a single pallet?
What are the max dimensions and weights for cartons?
What are the min dimensions and weights for cartons?
For shipping labels on cartons:
• Pallet Quantity Labels: For full pallet shipments, affix one designated shipping label on the upper right-hand corner of the product (do not place it on the stretch film).
• Layer Quantity Labels: For layer shipments, affix one label on the upper right-hand corner representing a single or multiple layers (with a divider separating layers).
• Case Quantity Labels: For individual floor‐loaded cartons, affix one shipping label on each carton.
Where do I place the label on a pallet?
Below you will find a common list of FAQs that our users have when it comes to packaging guidelines for McLane.
Can I stack pallets?
Yes. Pallets may be double stacked in the trailer if the weight and/or height permit it.
Can you mix multiple SKUs per pallet?
No, multiple SKUs should not be mixed per pallet as merchandise must be segregated and stacked by item.
Can you mix POs in a single carton?
No, each purchase order must be handled separately and should not be mixed within a single carton.
Can you mix POs in a single pallet?
No, you cannot mix POs on a single pallet. The manual requires that merchandise be segregated and stacked by item, implying that each PO should be kept separate.
What are the max dimensions and weights for cartons?
Maximum dimensions for conveyable boxes are 48" in length, 24" in width, and 30" in height, with a maximum weight of 55 lbs.
What are the min dimensions and weights for cartons?
The minimum carton dimensions are 9" in length, 4" in width, and 1" in height, with a minimum weight of 4 lbs.
Where do I place the label on a carton?
For shipping labels on cartons:
• Pallet Quantity Labels: For full pallet shipments, affix one designated shipping label on the upper right-hand corner of the product (do not place it on the stretch film).
• Layer Quantity Labels: For layer shipments, affix one label on the upper right-hand corner representing a single or multiple layers (with a divider separating layers).
• Case Quantity Labels: For individual floor‐loaded cartons, affix one shipping label on each carton.
• Pallet Quantity Labels: For full pallet shipments, affix one designated shipping label on the upper right-hand corner of the product (do not place it on the stretch film).
• Layer Quantity Labels: For layer shipments, affix one label on the upper right-hand corner representing a single or multiple layers (with a divider separating layers).
• Case Quantity Labels: For individual floor‐loaded cartons, affix one shipping label on each carton.
Where do I place the label on a pallet?
For Pallet Quantity Labels, place one designated shipping label on the upper right-hand corner of the product itself (not on the stretch film). For Layer Quantity Labels, place one designated shipping label on the upper right-hand corner representing the layer (or layers) with a divider to separate different layers. For Case Quantity Labels, place a shipping label on each individual carton.
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