Pick, Pack & Ship SOP

Use this template to turn warehouse picking and packing footage into a fulfillment SOP.

Template Metadata

Order Release

Explain wave release, priorities, cut-off times, and hold rules.

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Picking Rules

Document location sequence, scan validation, quantity confirmation, substitutions, and short-pick handling.

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Packing Standards

List carton selection, dunnage, hazmat inserts, documents, and seal requirements.

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Carrier Labeling

Describe rating, label placement, scan validation, and sort lane placement.

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Manifest Closeout

Explain end-of-shift manifesting, trailer assignment, and handoff confirmation.

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Exceptions

Document damaged inventory, missing items, bad addresses, carrier outage, and system errors. Use step-by-step instructions and include quality checks before shipment release.

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Review and Signoff

Document review conclusions, approvals, unresolved items, and next review date.