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Prep center · Hillsboro, OR

McKenzie Services

Hillsboro, ORFounded 2016mckenzieservices.com ↗+1-503-718-3215Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM PT

Reviewed · 2026-07-28
Prep specialist

Editor summary

  • 22+ years in e-commerce warehousing (Amazon FBA prep since 2016)
  • 100% women-owned
  • Tax-free Oregon location (no inventory sales tax)
  • 21,265 sqft warehouse

Hillsboro, Oregon prep center for Amazon FBA and ecommerce sellers. Founded in 2016 by Jim Smith and Hannah Moody as the FBA-prep arm of the McKenzie Books business Jim had run since 2004. Became 100% women-owned in 2023 under co-owners Nita Adams, Hannah Moody, and Emily Gordon. Located in a tax-free state, which lets sellers avoid inventory sales tax exposure. The 21,265 sqft warehouse has a loading dock for LTL, FTL, and full container loads. Services include receiving, inspection, product prep, storage, and fulfillment for both wholesale and DTC channels.

Owner / operator:
Jim Smith (founded McKenzie Books 2004, co-founded McKenzie Services 2016 with Hannah Moody; now contractor focused on tech)
Operating since:
2016 (10 yrs)

At a glance

2016Founded10 yrs operating
5Servicesprep + adjacent
21.3kWarehouse21,265 sqft
Tax-freeInventory taxstate of OR

By the numbers

By the numbers

Operational facts the operator publishes about themselves. Volume claims are operator-reported, not independently audited.

E-commerce warehouse
22+ years
Women-owned
Yes

* Operator-reported. We don't independently audit volume claims; they're published here verbatim as the operator markets them.

Services offered

Services offered

FNSKU labeling
Amazon's per-seller-per-SKU barcode applied before inventory enters an FC. Required for FBA.
Inspection
Per-unit visual and functional QC. Catches damage before Amazon's receive team does.
Prep
Receiving, labeling, repackaging your inventory to Amazon's exact specs before each shipment.
Long-term storage
Bulk storage beyond Amazon's 6-month long-term limit, often cheaper than FC overage fees.
DTC fulfillment
Direct-to-consumer pick-pack-ship fulfillment for Shopify, WooCommerce, and other DTC channels.

Pricing

$$mid

Published rates: https://mckenzieservices.com/wp/services-and-pricing/ (re-read 2026-09-24). Wholesale receiving and prepping $1.30 per item; poly bags $0.15 each, bubble wrap $0.70 each, shoes, clothing and liquids $0.80 each; the page says tiered pricing and pre-paid plans are available by contact for large volumes or custom bundles, and it publishes none of the tiers. The homepage (https://mckenzieservices.com/wp/) lists lower floors: wholesale "As low as $1.10/per item", carton forwarding/private label "As low as $2.45/ per carton" and DTC fulfillment "As low as $1.60/per order". The pricing page shows no rate at those levels ($1.30 per item, $3.25-$4.25 per carton, $3.00 per single-item order), so volume pricing exists but its steps are unpublished. Online arbitrage is priced by request, for sellers processing 500 or more units a month. Carton forwarding / private label: carton receiving $3.25-$4.25, carton shipping $3.25-$4.25, LTL shipping $30.00. Fulfillment (direct to customer): $3.00 per single-item order, $0.50 per additional item in the order. Removals: basic $0.65 per item without labeling or $0.85 with labeling, enhanced $1.00 without labeling or $1.25 with labeling. Memberships: Bronze $0/month with a $60 sign-up fee, 400 units per month minimum, 1-5 business day turnaround; Silver $100/month, no monthly unit minimum, dedicated account manager, 1-3 business days; Gold $250/month, adds priority receiving, 1-2 business days and direct-to-customer shipping; Platinum $500/month, adds text support, 1 business day and no job minimums (the page states no job-minimum amount for the other plans). Add-ons: bundling +$0.55/item, poly bagging +$0.15, bubble wrap +$0.70, shrink wrap +$1.25, rush service +$100/job, photos $5/request; billable hours $73/hr in 15-minute increments. Disposals $0.75 per unit ($1.25 oversize), $2.00 per carton ($3.75 oversize). Storage: pallet $1.73 per day; carts $15, $27 and $39 per month (small, medium, large).

Retrieved 2026-09-24

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FAQ

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Where is McKenzie Services located?
McKenzie Services operates out of 8220 NE Walker Rd in Hillsboro, OR. OR has no statewide sales tax. Whether that changes a seller's own tax obligations depends on the seller's situation, not on the prep center.
What services does McKenzie Services offer?
McKenzie Services offers 5 core services: FNSKU labeling, Inspection, Prep, Long-term storage, DTC fulfillment. See the Services Offered section above for a one-line description of each.
What does McKenzie Services charge?
McKenzie Services published rates: https://mckenzieservices.com/wp/services-and-pricing/ (re-read 2026-09-24). Wholesale receiving and prepping $1.30 per item; poly bags $0.15 each, bubble wrap $0.70 each, shoes, clothing and liquids $0.80 each; the page says tiered pricing and pre-paid plans are available by contact for large volumes or custom bundles, and it publishes none of the tiers. The homepage (https://mckenzieservices.com/wp/) lists lower floors: wholesale "As low as $1.10/per item", carton forwarding/private label "As low as $2.45/ per carton" and DTC fulfillment "As low as $1.60/per order". The pricing page shows no rate at those levels ($1.30 per item, $3.25-$4.25 per carton, $3.00 per single-item order), so volume pricing exists but its steps are unpublished. Online arbitrage is priced by request, for sellers processing 500 or more units a month. Carton forwarding / private label: carton receiving $3.25-$4.25, carton shipping $3.25-$4.25, LTL shipping $30.00. Fulfillment (direct to customer): $3.00 per single-item order, $0.50 per additional item in the order. Removals: basic $0.65 per item without labeling or $0.85 with labeling, enhanced $1.00 without labeling or $1.25 with labeling. Memberships: Bronze $0/month with a $60 sign-up fee, 400 units per month minimum, 1-5 business day turnaround; Silver $100/month, no monthly unit minimum, dedicated account manager, 1-3 business days; Gold $250/month, adds priority receiving, 1-2 business days and direct-to-customer shipping; Platinum $500/month, adds text support, 1 business day and no job minimums (the page states no job-minimum amount for the other plans). Add-ons: bundling +$0.55/item, poly bagging +$0.15, bubble wrap +$0.70, shrink wrap +$1.25, rush service +$100/job, photos $5/request; billable hours $73/hr in 15-minute increments. Disposals $0.75 per unit ($1.25 oversize), $2.00 per carton ($3.75 oversize). Storage: pallet $1.73 per day; carts $15, $27 and $39 per month (small, medium, large).
Is McKenzie Services currently accepting new clients?
McKenzie Services indicates they are accepting new clients as of our last review. Capacity changes seasonally, especially during Q4 prep season. Confirm directly via their website or phone before committing volume.
Does McKenzie Services handle hazmat?
We have not recorded a yes or no on hazmat for McKenzie Services. If you sell batteries, aerosols, flammables, or lithium cells, confirm in writing with McKenzie Services which hazard classes they take before committing volume; many prep centers do not handle these categories.
How long has McKenzie Services been operating?
McKenzie Services has been operating since 2016 (10 years as of our last review). Long operating history relative to the rest of our directory.
What are McKenzie Services's hours and how do I contact them?
McKenzie Services operates Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM PT. The fastest contact channels are phone at +1-503-718-3215 and their website at https://mckenzieservices.com/wp/.

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