Meijer Packaging & Routing Guidelines

Discover Meijer Packaging Guidelines FAQs for accurate labeling on cartons & pallets. Learn rules for SKU/PO mixing and avoid $250 penalty fees.

Can you mix multiple SKUs per pallet?

Mixing multiple SKUs on a pallet is not permitted without penalty. If products are received in full pallet or full layer quantities that are mixed throughout a pallet or trailer, a $250 charge per order will be incurred.

Can you mix POs in a single pallet?

Mixing POs on a single pallet is not prohibited, but if product ordered in full pallet or layer quantities is mixed across a pallet (or trailer), it will incur a $250 charge per order.

Where do I place the label on a carton?

On a carton used for receiving products, the Carton Markings/Shipping Label must be affixed directly and include the ship‐to location (DF/Store), Purchase Order number, ship‐from location, quantity, and either a UPC or SSCC-18 barcode. Additionally, if the carton serves as a case and contains only one UPC, that UPC must be clearly displayed in both human readable and barcode format. Inner cartons or packaging labels follow their respective guidelines (for example, ensuring that banding does not interfere with the UPC).

Where do I place the label on a pallet?

For pallets, if the label applies to all product on the pallet you must affix a Pallet Label directly to the pallet. In addition, a Carton Markings/Shipping Label must be placed on the pallet (or on the carton/case used to receive the product) showing the ship‐to location, the purchase order number, ship‑from location, quantity and the UPC or SSCC-18 barcode. Other label types apply to other packaging levels (for example, Case Labels provide basic product information for individual cartons and Inner Carton labels for products distributed to stores).