Move-in Service Instructions for loading and shipping a Student Pak Container

Move-in Service
Instructions for loading and shipping a Student Pak Container
Thanks for choosing Boerman Moving & Storage to provide your move-in service into the WIU
and/or EIU dorms. At pickup, the loading crew will place a dolly under your container and roll it
to the truck. Please fill your container on a first floor location, like the garage, where the
container can be rolled right into the truck.
To assemble the shipping container,
place the container on the floor with the
flaps up. Square the container. Fold
the two smaller flaps in first and then
the two large flaps over the smaller
ones. Turn the carton right side up so
the floor of the container is now sitting
on the floor. DO NOT tape the bottom
of the container. This may seem
unusual but when we are in your
student’s dorm room making delivery it
will be very important that the bottom
is not taped. Every time we move the
containers we will be using a dolly
underneath them.
Plastic bag inserted into assembled shipping container.
Place the supplied plastic bag in bottom of the shipping container. Make sure the seam of the
bag is lined up in the center of the container so the seam of the bag is over the seam of the
container. Shape the bag so it completely fills the container on all sides. Drape the extra plastic
over the edge of the container and make sure that the bag is even around the bottom. See picture
above.
Load heavy items into the bottom. Use
towels, linens, or clothing to act as a
cushion between fragile items and to fill
all crevices. Use all available space by
making sure any boxes or other
containers are completely full. Do not
load extremely heavy items, barbells,
bricks, or liquid containers that could
break or spill. The container can be
loaded about 8-10 inches higher than the
sides.
Shipping container fully loaded and bag
sealed.
Lift the draped plastic on the sides and gather it on top. Place the supplied shipping information
page (see 3rd page of this document) so that it is inside of the container and showing through the
plastic bag. Take the supplied zip tie and seal the bag. The bag must close completely. This is
your proection to make sure everything loaded into the container is delivered to you. Do NOT
write on the outside of the shipping container. When we come to pickup from your home a 2nd
shipping label will be placed on the container showing the delivery location.
When the container is delivered to
your residence housing room the
cardboard box will be removed and
your belongings will be sitting on the
floor in the bag. Note that the bag
may slump to the sides without the
support of the box. Do not try to
move the entire bag. Cut the bag open
and remove the contents.
Student’s belongings with shipping container
removed.
Boerman Movers takes every precaution to make sure your shipment arrives intact. If in the rare
situation something is missing or damaged, it must be reported at 800-323-3048 on move in day.
If you have any questions about the packing of the shipping container or delivery procedures,
call the Student Move Coordinator at 630-972-1000.
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Important items to remember:
The containers are designed to hold approximately 200 pounds. Due to this weight it is
very important that the containers be loaded on a ground floor. If you are unable to do
this please discuss with your student move coordinator our alternative options.
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The containers can be loaded only 8-10” higher than the top of the container. Anything
higher than this will need to be packed into another container.
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Packing of bulk liquids is highly discouraged (ie: cases of water and Gatorade) these
items add additional undue weight and have a higher possibility of leaking. Single
liquids such as shampoo, conditioner and laundry detergent should be packed with in a
plastic bag so that if leaking were to occur it will be contained.
SHIPPING INFORMATION SHEET
Complete this sheet and place inside the shipping container, showing through the
plastic bag. Also tape to other individual items like refrigerators that do not fit in
the shipping containers.
Name:
Home Address:
City:
State & Zip:
Home Phone:
Alternate Phone:
Print as large as possible:
Last Name:
Residence Hall:
Room Number: