Schnucks Packaging Guidelines

Discover Schnucks packaging guidelines: learn packing list details, pallet stacking, shrink wrap, labeling and bills of lading essentials for shipments.

Are there any requirements for packing lists when shipping cartons?

A bill of lading/packing list must accompany each shipment to a Schnucks store. The carton/case containing the packing list must be clearly and conspicuously identified. The packing list must include details such as SMI store address, Purchase Order Number, SMI Invoice Number, total amount ordered by item, total amount of cases shipped by item, Unit of Measure (UOM), UPC, accurate product description, item cost, item weight, and item size where applicable.

Are there any requirements for packing lists when shipping pallets?

Yes, a packing list must accompany each shipment to a Schnucks store and the carton/case containing the packing list must be clearly and conspicuously identified. The packing list must include SMI store address, Purchase Order Number (if applicable), SMI Invoice Number, total amount ordered by item, total amount of cases shipped by item, Unit of Measure (UOM), UPC, accurate product description, item cost, and item weight/size where applicable.

Can pallets be stacked?

All product pallets, whether mixed product, half stacked, single or double stacked should arrive at stores shrink wrapped and must be stored shrink wrapped at all times.

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

The Bill of Lading/packing list must accompany each shipment and the carton/case containing it must be clearly and conspicuously identified. It should include the SMI store address, Purchase Order Number (if issued by Schnucks), SMI Invoice Number, total amount ordered by item, total amount of cases shipped by item, Unit of Measure (UOM), UPC, accurate product description, item cost, and item weight/size where applicable. Additionally, cases must be clearly labeled with product description and Case UPC.

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

Cases must be clearly labeled with product description and Case UPC. All pallets must be secured with shrink wrap.