How to Create a Pack Out SOP for Branded Packaging
When utilizing branded packaging for Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) orders or kitting, it is crucial to provide a clear Pack Out Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). This SOP ensures that our warehouse team follows the correct steps to maintain brand consistency and order accuracy. if you are not using branded packaging, we will use our standard packaging available in the warehouse.
Why a Pack Out SOP is Important
- Ensures accuracy and consistency in packaging.
- Helps train our internal operations team on specific client requirements.
- Reduces errors and improves efficiency in fulfillment.
How to Structure Your Pack Out SOP
(For Branded packaging ONLY — We will use Kase Pack out SOPs for any non-branded packaging being used)
- Packaging Details
List all required packaging materials, including boxes, inserts, dunnage, and any other components. If using branded packaging, provide specifications such as:
- Box type and dimensions
- Dunnage type (e.g., crinkle paper, air pillows, kraft paper)
- Inserts (e.g., marketing cards, product manuals, tissue paper)
- Any special branding elements (e.g., branded tape, stickers, custom wrapping)
Example:
- Branded Packaging: Custom mailer box (10x8x4in.) with brand logo
- Dunnage: Black crinkle paper
- Inserts: Thank you card with a discount code
- Sealing: Branded tape with logo placement on the top seam
- Product Requirements
List all items included in the package, specifying how they should be arranged. Provide clear descriptions of:
- Product SKU#s
- Placement inside the box
- Layering (if applicable)
Example:
- Item 1: scented candles (SKU: CNDL-002) placed side by side
- Item 2: matches box (SKU: MTCH-001) placed on top of the candles
- Item 3: Brand insert card tucked into the side
- Packaging Instructions
Provide step-by-step packaging instructions, including visuals if available.
Example:
- Assemble the branded mailer box.
- Place crinkle paper at the bottom.
- Position candles side by side, ensuring labels face upwards.
- Place matches box on top.
- Insert thank you card along the side.
- Add more crinkle paper to fill any empty space.
- Seal the box with branded tape.
- Attach the shipping label to the top center.
- Shipping Label & Packing List Placement
Specify where to place the shipping label and packing list to ensure consistency.
Example:
- Shipping label: Centered on the top of the box.
- Packing List: Inside the box on top of the dunnage.

- Visual Aids
Whenever possible, include images or diagrams to illustrate proper pack out methods. If images are not available, our warehouse team can capture photos during test orders, which can be added later.
If Not Using Branded Packaging
Is you choose not to use branded packaging, your orders will be packed using our standard warehouse materials.
Our Standard Packaging by Warehouse Location:
Sauk Warehouse
| Product Category | Description |
| Standard Cartons | 7 x 5 x 5" Lightweight 32 ECT Corrugated Boxes - 25/bundle |
| Standard Cartons | 9 x 9 x 7" Corrugated Boxes - 25/bundle |
| Standard Cartons | 12 x 7 x 5" Corrugated Boxes - 25/bundle |
| Standard Cartons | 14 x 10 x 6" Lightweight 32 ECT Corrugated Boxes - 25/bundle |
| Standard Cartons | 14 x 10 x 10" Lightweight 32 ECT Corrugated Boxes - 25/bundle |
| Standard Cartons | 15 x 10 x 14" Corrugated Boxes - 25/bundle |
| Standard Cartons | 14x6x5" Corrugated Boxes - 25/bundle |
Columbus Warehouse
| Standard Cartons | 7x5x5" Corrugated Boxes - 25/bundle |
| Standard Cartons | 10x7x5" Corrugated Boxes - 25/bundle |
| Standard Cartons | 12x9x6" Corrugated Boxes - 25/bundle |
| Standard Cartons | 12x10x10 Corrugated Boxes - 25/bundle |
| Standard Cartons | 14x5x6 Corrugated Boxes - 25/bundle |
| Standard Cartons | 14x9x6 Corrugated Boxes - 25/bundle |
| Standard Cartons | 14x10x10 Corrugated Boxes - 25/bundle |
| Standard Cartons | 15x10x14 Corrugated Boxes - 25/bundle |
| Standard Cartons | 16x16x16" Corrugated Boxes - 25/bundle |
| Standard Cartons | 18x12x8" Corrugated Boxes - 25/bundle |
| Standard Cartons | 18x12x12" Corrugated Boxes - 25/bundle |
| Standard Cartons | 24x14x14" Corrugated Boxes - 25/bundle |
| Bubble Mailer | Jiffy #1 Bubble Mailer - 100/box |
| Bubble Mailer | Jiffy #7 Bubble Mailer - 100/box |
| Poly Mailer | 6x9 Poly mailer - 100/box |
Dallas Warehouse
| Product Category | Description |
| Standard Cartons | 12x9x6 RSC 32C Kraft Plain 25/bundle 500/unit |
| Molded Pulp | 14-3/4x9-7/8x2-9/16 1-2-4 Wine Bottle Shipper 550/bundle 2bdl/pallet SQM 60164.1 |
| Non-Standard Cartons | 5x5x15 RSC 32C Kraft Plain 1000/unit Design 24-801-00080-02A SQM 59594.0 |
| Non-Standard Cartons | 14x10x8 RSC 32C Kraft Plain 25/bundle 750/pallet |
| Kraft Roll Systems | 16inx900ft 40lb 2Ply Track Fanfold Paper 40bundles/pallet |
| Standard Cartons | 5-3/4x5-3/4x7 4PK 12oz32C FOL Kraft Cer 25/bundle 1000/pallet |
| Standard Cartons | 16-1/4x11x5-3/4 24PK12OZ 44C FOL Kraft Cert 25/bundle 250/pallet |
| Standard Cartons | 11x11x6-3/8 16PK 12OZ44C FOL Kraft Cert 25/bundle 375/pallet |
| Standard Cartons | 14-1/2x5-1/2x7-1/4 12PK12OZ 44C FOL Kraft Cert 25/bundle 500/pallet |
| Standard Cartons | 11-1/4x5-3/4x7 8PK 12oz44C FOL Kraft Cert 25/bundle 750/pallet |
| Standard Cartons | 16x12x12 32C RSC KraftCert W/Handholes 25/bundle 250/pallet |
| Standard Cartons | 6x6x4 J37 RSC 32C Kraft Plain 25/bdl 1500/un |
| Standard Cartons | 12x9x6 RSC 32C Kraft Plain 25/bundle 900/unit |
| Standard Cartons | 20x8x4 RSC 32C KraftPlain 25/bundle 500/unit |
| Non-Standard Cartons | 11x8x6 RSC 32C Kraft Plain 25/bundle 500/pallet |
| Standard Cartons | 12x12x12 J7 RSC 32CKraft Plain 25/bundle 600/unit |
| Standard Cartons | 10x10x10 RSC 32C KraftPlain 25/bundle 600/unit |
| Standard Cartons | 49-1/2x41-1/2x5 Heavy Duty Gaylord Lid Kraft Plain 5/bundle 150/unit |
| Standard Cartons | 8x8x8 RSC 32C KraftPlain 25/bundle 1125/unit |
| Standard Cartons | 16x12x6 RSC 32C KraftPlain 25/bundle 375/unit |
| Standard Cartons | 20x14x8 RSC 32C KraftPlain 25/bundle 250/unit |
| Standard Cartons | 10x8x6 RSC 32C KraftPlain 25/bundle 900/unit |
| Standard Cartons | 16x16x12 RSC 32C KraftPlain 25/bundle 250/unit |
| Non-Standard Cartons | 18x12x10 RSC 32C KraftPlain 25/bdl 500/pallet |
| Standard Cartons | 4x4x4 RSC 32C Kraft Plain 25/bundle 1800/unit |
| Standard Cartons | 16x6x6 RSC 32C Kraft Plain 25/bundle 500/unit |
| Standard Cartons | 14x10x10x8x6x4 RSC 32C Kraft Plain 25/bundle 500/uni |
| Non-Standard Cartons | 48x40x3 32C Tray KraftBMC 300/pallet |
| Shorr Expr Water Activat | 70mmx450ft SE Economy Kraft Reinforced Water Activated Tape 10/cs 63cs/pallet |
| Shorr Expr Manual Tape | 48mmx100m 1.8Mil SE Clear Industrial AC BST 36/cs 105cs/pallet |
| Shorr Expr Stretch Hand | 18inx80Ga 1500ft SE Ultimate Power Cast Clear Hand Stretch Film 4rls/cs 36cs/pallet |
| Stretch Mach Length | 20inx80Ga 5000ft/rl Yellow Tint Cast Machine Stretch Film 40/pallet SQM 33967.1 |
| Cornerboard | 2x2x48in .225 NaturalVboard 1560/pallet |
| Inflatables/Film Rolls | 16x7inx1500ft Airplus 140d Small W-Film 48/pallet |
| Shorr Expr Kraft Bubble | 6x10in No.0 SE Kraft Self Seal Bubble Mailer 250/cs 24cs/pallet |
| Shorr Expr Kraft Bubble | 8-1/2x12in No.2 SE Kraft Self Seal Bubble Mailer 100/cs 36cs/pallet |
| Poly Bubble Mailers | 6x10in 3/16in No.0 White Self Seal Bubble Mailer 250/cs |
| Shorr Expr Pack List Env | 7x5-1/2in SE Packing List Enclosed Envelope Topload 1000/cs 180cs/pallet |
| Shorr Expr Thermal Label | 4x6in 3in Core SE Perf White Direct Thermal Transfer Label 1000/rl 4rls/cs 60cs/pallet 8in OD |
| Ship/DOT/Inventory Lbls | 3x5in Please Handle w/Care Glass Thank You Label 500/rl 1-1/2in Core |
| Polypropylene Strapping | 1/2x16x6x6600ft MC500B6600 500lb Black Embossed Machine Grade Polypropylene Strapping 28/pallet |
| Standard Cartons | 10x7x5 RSC 32C Kraft Plain 25/bundle 750/pallet |
| Standard Cartons | 11x11x7 RSC 32C Kraft Plain 25/bundle 500/unit |
| Standard Cartons | 11x7x7 RSC 32C Kraft Plain 25/bdl 900/unit |
| Non-Standard Cartons | 14x10x10 RSC 32C Kraft Plain 25/bundle 500/pallet |
| Standard Cartons | 14x10x7 RSC 32C Kraft Plain 25/bundle 500/unit |
| Non-Standard Cartons | 15x10x8 RSC 32C Kraft Plain 25/bundle 500/pallet |
| Standard Cartons | 15x8x8 RSC 32C Kraft Plain 25/bundle 500/unit SQM 54190.0 |
| Standard Cartons | 17x13x7 RSC 32C Kraft Plain 25/bundle 300/unit |
| Standard Cartons | 18x12x12 RSC 48BC Kraft w/HH Plain 15/bundle 150/unit |
| Shorr Expr Thermal Label | 4x6in 1in Core SE Perf White Direct Thermal Label 250/rl 16rls/cs 60cs/pallet 4in OD |
| Standard Cartons | 6x6x4 RSC 32C Kraft Plain 25/bundle 1800/pallet |
| Standard Cartons | 6x6x8 RSC 32C Kraft Plain 25/bundle 1200/unit |
| Standard Cartons | 15x11x9 RSC 32C KraftPlain 25/bundle 250/unit |
Fontana Warehouse
| Poly/bubble bag | 2-1/2x3 .00 CLR LINE ZIP LOCK |
| Poly/bubble bag | 6 x 9 White Poly mailer |
| Poly/bubble bag | JIFFYLITE #1 |
| Poly/bubble bag | JIFFYLITE #2 |
| Poly/bubble bag | 12 x 151/2 White Poly Mailer |
| Poly/bubble bag | JIFFY #7 |
| Flat Envelope | White Self-Seal Stayflats #10 - 7 x 9'' |
| Standard Cartons | 7x5x5 RSC |
| Standard Cartons | 9x5x5 RSC |
| Standard Cartons | 10x7x5 RSC |
| Standard Cartons | 10x10x4 |
| Standard Cartons | 12x6x6 RSC |
| Standard Cartons | 12x10x10 RSC |
| Standard Cartons | 14x7x5 32 ECT |
| Standard Cartons | 16x12x6 RSC |
| Standard Cartons | 18x18x12 RSC |
Kitting SOP Example
For clients requesting kitting services, please provide a detailed kitting SOP that includes:
- Packaging Required:
- Specify the box type and dimensions
- Include any require inserts, dunnage, or special wrapping
Example:
- KitBox01
- Hay Dunnage
- Insert Card
- Insert Cloth Bag
- Product Required:
List all products included in the kit, along with their SKU numbers.
Example:
- 2 Planters
- 1 Jar of seeds
- Kitting Instructions:
Step-by-step instructions for assembling the kit.
Example:
- Assemble the KitBox01
- Place hay dunnage inside the box
- Stack 2 planters in the top left corner
- Place the jar of seeds in the top right corner
- Insert the card into the cloth bag
- Place the cloth ag in the center bottom of the box
- Seal the box and attach the appropriate shipping label

Next Steps
To ensure smooth operations, please provide your finalized Pack Out SOP with all necessary details. If you need assistance, our team is happy to review and offer recommendations.
For further inquiries, reach out to our onboarding team. We look forward to helping you maintain a seamless fulfillment process!
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