Amazon Fulfillment Center SMF1 Sacramento, CA

SMF1 serves the Sacramento metro and Central Valley with fast inbound processing and network replenishment. Our role is to make deliveries “appointment-clean”: correct labels, compliant pallets, and accurate paperwork—so freight is received without delays. Located in Metro Air Park on W Elkhorn Blvd next to Sacramento International Airport (SMF), the site ties directly into I-5, CA-99, and the SR-113 connectors for reliable LTL/TL linehauls across Northern California.

Amazon SMF1 at a Glance

• FC Code: SMF1

• Full Address: 4900 W Elkhorn Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95835, United States

• Booking System: Amazon Carrier Central (appointments required)

• GLN Code: Not publicly disclosed for U.S. FCs

• Pallet Exchange: Not specified (confirm during appointment request)

• Deep Sea Imports: Yes — FCL accepted when assigned to a single FC and booked by appointment

• Slip Sheet Unloading: Not specified (confirm during appointment request)

Strategic Location

SMF1 sits inside Sacramento’s Metro Air Park, immediately adjacent to the airport and the I-5/CA-99 freight spines. This makes port-to-FC drays (from Oakland/SF) and regional cross-dock transfers efficient, while continuous shifts support stable dock utilization through peak.

Operational Specifications for SMF1

• Booking and Hours

  • Appointments: Required via Carrier Central

  • Operating Window: Day & night shifts; delivery windows are governed by your confirmed appointment time

• Receiving Hours

  • By appointment (local time)

  • Open 24/7

• Vehicle Requirements

  • Registered carrier and confirmed Carrier Central appointment

  • Dock-high, rear unloading at a standard bay; side unloading not supported

  • Typical equipment by appointment: 53' trailers (dry van/intermodal) and box trucks

  • Driver presents BOL/manifest and appointment reference; follows on-site safety procedures

• Cargo Preparation

  • Pallets (U.S. standard): 40" × 48", 4-way access wooden pallets

  • Box & Pallet Labels:

    • Each carton needs a unique FBA Box ID label

    • Each pallet needs four FBA pallet labels (one per side), placed on the outside of the stretch wrap and scannable

  • Wrapping & Stability: Clear stretch wrap; no overhang; labels visible

  • Floor-Loaded / FCL: Follow Amazon’s Floor Loading Policy; non-compliant floor-loads may be delayed or refused

  • Slip Sheets: Only where permitted by Amazon guidance and explicitly confirmed in your appointment notes