Amy N Kaplan

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Filling an eBay Order

  1. Open eBay https://www.ebay.com/sh/ovw
  2. In the “Orders” widget click awaiting shipment.
  3. On the “Manage Orders” page click the down arrow next to “Purchase Shipping Label”.
  4. Select “Print packing slip and more” from the list
  5. Check the box next to Packing Slip on the “Print Documents” popup screen and then press print
  6. A print dialogue window will pop up.  Select the correct printer and print the packing slip.
  7. Repeat steps 3-6 for each order.
  8. Using the packing slips as reference, gather all of the items sold.
    1. Pay close attention to the quantity ordered
    1. If you cannot find an item for an order, attach a sticky note to the packing slip and put it aside for your manager
  9. Prepare each order for shipment.
    1. Locate the appropriate size box or bag from the packing room
    1. Gather any necessary fillers (packing peanuts, bubble wrap or paper)
    1. Weigh the order along with all the packing materials and box/bag
    1. Write the weight (rounding up to the nearest ounce) on the back of the packing slip in pencil.
    1. Write the size of the box or bag on the back of the packing slip in pencil
    1. Do not seal the package!
  10. Open ShipRush https://my.shiprush.com/
  11. Click “Ready to Ship” on the left
  12. For each order, select the corresponding entry in the list of shipments.
    1. Match the order number in the shipment list to the record number on eBayDo not select the non-matching order number in this step… Shopify will take care of thatEnter the weight and size of the package using the information you wrote on the back of the packing slipClick the down arrow next to “Service” and then select “Estimate Cost and Delivery Date”

      Select the most cost-efficient shipping method to get the package there on time
    1. Click “Ship”
  13. Open Shopify https://free-range-pumpkins.myshopify.com/admin
  14. Click “Orders” on the left
  15. Select the order you just printed a label for
  16. Click the “Mark as Fulfilled” button
  17. Copy the tracking number from Ship Rush
  18. Paste the tracking number and select the shipping carrier used for the order
  19. Click the “Fulfill Items” button on the right
  20. Repeat steps 11-19 to generate a shipping label for each order
  21. Stack all other carriers in separate piles on front table