This was super easy to put together! All the pieces are labeled in the step order you would put them together. I’m a 28 year old female and was able to carry the box up to my apartment myself, but it was a struggle. All together in the box the pieces are pretty heavy, but individually they are light and easily manageable. The frame seems pretty sturdy so far. I haven’t used it yet because my “mattress in a box” is still settling, so I will likely update this review after I have used it for a bit. 
It came packaged in a long box. The box was kind of beat up from shipping but no parts were damaged or lost. It was protected with styrofoam. Overall I’m satisfied with the ordering and shipping process.