Quick Answer: What Is a Packing Slip?
A packing slip is a shipping document packed inside or attached to a box that lists every item in the shipment with quantities, but no prices. It lets the receiver check the contents against the order. Packing slips are common in manufacturing and CNC machining, where they travel with parts so receiving and quality teams can verify the right items and counts arrived.
This generator builds a print-ready packing slip and lets you download it as a PDF. Each slip includes: a packing slip number, ship-from and ship-to addresses, shipment details (order number, PO reference, ship via and tracking number), and an items table with description, quantity ordered and quantity shipped. The live preview updates as you type, and no sign-up is needed.
Packing slip vs invoice: Packing slip → items and quantities, no prices, travels with the box | Invoice → prices, totals and payment terms, sent for billing | Both should share the same order number for matching.
How to Use the Packing Slip Generator
Fill in the fields on the left and watch the preview update on the right. Your company info is pre-filled with RivCut details, so edit it to match your shop. Add a row for each item, set the quantities ordered and shipped, then click Download PDF.
Number Each Shipment
Give every packing slip a unique number, such as PS-001. The tool pre-seeds a timestamp-based number for you. A clear number lets you tie the slip back to the order and the invoice later.
List What Shipped
Show both quantity ordered and quantity shipped on each line. When the two differ, the receiver can spot a back-order or partial shipment right away. This is why a packing slip catches errors faster than an invoice.
Add Tracking and Handling Notes
Enter the carrier and tracking number so the receiving team can follow the package. Use the notes field for handling instructions like fragile, keep dry or do not stack.
Shop tip: At RivCut we hold ±0.0002″ on interference fit bores and pack a signed packing slip with every order. Prototypes ship in as few as 3 days, 100% Made in USA, no minimums and never brokered.