Plow & Hearth Packaging & Routing Guidelines
Ensure compliant shipments with Plow & Hearth Packaging Guidelines—from stacking rules and SKU mixing to proper carton and pallet labeling.
These answers are generated by our compliance AI and have not been vetted by a human. Take caution if using this information in your packing flows.
Can I stack pallets?
Can you mix multiple SKUs per carton?
Can you mix multiple SKUs per pallet?
Can you mix POs in a single carton?
Can you mix POs in a single pallet?
Where do I place the label on a carton?
For master carton labels, they must be placed on the lower left-hand side of the smallest, flattest surface of the carton. For pallet labels, the label (including consignee name, address, and purchase order number) must be on all four sides of the pallet. Additionally, each pallet must have an 8½" x 11" brightly colored sheet on all four sides with instructions such as “DO NOT BREAK DOWN SKID,” along with any other required markings.
Below you will find a common list of FAQs that our users have when it comes to packaging guidelines for Plow & Hearth.
Can I stack pallets?
The manual does not address stacking entire pallets on top of one another. It only provides instructions for palletizing shipments (eg, securing cases on a pallet with a maximum height of 50 inches and ensuring that cartons do not overhang).
Can you mix multiple SKUs per carton?
Yes, as long as the master carton is clearly labeled as a 'mixed carton' and includes the Company SKU, UPC, and quantity per each style/size.
Can you mix multiple SKUs per pallet?
No, you cannot mix multiple SKUs per pallet without prior approval. If authorization is obtained, the mixed pallets must be clearly marked.
Can you mix POs in a single carton?
No; you must load all cartons for each purchase order together and use dividers or slip sheets to separate them if they share a container.
Can you mix POs in a single pallet?
No, multiple purchase orders should not be mixed on a single pallet without prior approval. If approval is obtained, the mixed pallets must be clearly marked.
Where do I place the label on a carton?
For master carton labels, place the label on the lower left hand side of the smallest, flattest surface of the master carton. The label must be smooth with no ridges or wrinkles and include a UPC barcode, complete Company SKU and product description (as on the purchase order), a numerical total quantity (without replacing 'Quantity' with words), the 10-character purchase order number (with the word 'PARTIAL' added if applicable), the ship‐to address, international country of origin (if applicable), clear markings for multiple shipments, and gross weight in lbs or kgs. For individual item labels, the UPC (or EAN/ISBN) and Company SKU labels (including product description and any color/size descriptors) should be affixed to the outermost packaging in a conspicuous area. The label size must be no smaller than 3/4" by 1 3/4".
Where do I place the label on a pallet?
For master carton labels, they must be placed on the lower left-hand side of the smallest, flattest surface of the carton. For pallet labels, the label (including consignee name, address, and purchase order number) must be on all four sides of the pallet. Additionally, each pallet must have an 8½" x 11" brightly colored sheet on all four sides with instructions such as “DO NOT BREAK DOWN SKID,” along with any other required markings.
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