๐Ÿงพ FREE WAREHOUSE TEMPLATE

Warehouse Picking List Template

Prepare and control warehouse or e-commerce order picking by SKU, storage location and quantity while identifying shortages and picking exceptions.

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What is a Warehouse Picking List?

A warehouse picking list tells the picker which products and quantities need to be collected from warehouse locations for an order, request or outbound shipment.

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Find Stock Faster

Provide SKU and bin-location information to help pickers locate the correct inventory.

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Control Quantities

Compare ordered quantities with the quantities actually picked.

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Record Exceptions

Document shortages, damaged inventory, incorrect locations and other picking problems.

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Verify Before Packing

Complete picking checks before handing the order to packing or dispatch.

From order release to packing

Use the picking list to guide and verify each stage of the warehouse picking process.

01 Release

Prepare the picking requirement from the approved order.

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02 Locate

Find each SKU using its warehouse bin or location.

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03 Pick

Collect and record the actual quantity picked.

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04 Verify

Check the completed pick before sending it to packing.

Document why an item could not be picked

The Excel template includes common warehouse exception reasons so shortages can be investigated.

Out of Stock โ€ข Insufficient Stock โ€ข Wrong Location

Damaged Stock โ€ข Expired / Near Expiry โ€ข Batch Unavailable

Item Not Found โ€ข Other

Useful for different picking operations

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Small Warehouses

Create simple picking documents without a warehouse-management system.

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E-commerce Sellers

Prepare products for online orders before packing and shipping.

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Retail Stockrooms

Pick stock for branches, counters or internal replenishment.

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Order Fulfillment

Control picking before orders move to packing and dispatch.

Picking List โ€” Frequently Asked Questions

What is a warehouse picking list?

A picking list tells warehouse staff which products and quantities need to be collected for an order or other outbound requirement.

What information should a picking list contain?

Common information includes order reference, SKU, product description, bin location, required quantity, picked quantity, batch details and picking status.

Can I use this for e-commerce orders?

Yes. The template can be used for small e-commerce fulfillment operations as well as general warehouse order picking.

How does the Excel version calculate shortages?

Short Qty is calculated as Ordered Qty minus Pick Qty. If the full quantity is not picked, the line is identified as PARTIAL or NOT PICKED.

Can I record batch and expiry information?

Yes. Batch / Lot and Expiry Date fields are included for products requiring traceability or FEFO control.

Can I print the picking list?

Yes. A separate landscape A4 PDF is included for manual warehouse picking.