Increasing Material Handling Efficiency

Productivity is crucial to your operations, so it is important to look around your operations and find the areas you can improve. Since you do not want to overwork your employees, follow our tips for helping your operations work faster, safer, and more efficiently without adding work hours to your employee schedules. Ask yourself the following:

Do I Have the Right Equipment?

In some cases, using the proper equipment for the job can get overlooked and reduce your efficiency. Keep in mind that not all forklifts are designed to perform at the same level, so you must make sure you have the right equipment for your application.

For example, if you have a forklift operator who constantly gets on and off the forklift throughout the day, a stand-up rider would be a better option for your operators. They will operate in narrow spaces with less time spent standing up in confined areas and maneuvering to sit down.

Am I Using the Proper Equipment for Each Job?

You want to evaluate your equipment to ensure your employees have what they need to get the job done. In addition to ensuring they have the best material handling equipment available to them, you also want to make sure they have any necessary attachments needed to complete the task.

You may also consider selecting forklifts with optional features such as fork tip cameras, auto-leveling, fork tip lasers, and height indicators. These features can help give your operators more confidence to get the job done. When workers feel comfortable and confident in their environment and with the equipment they use daily, they are more likely to be more productive.

Am I Maintaining my Equipment Properly?

While this is no easy task, it is crucial to increasing employee productivity and keep your employees safe. Routine maintenance can get lost in the shuffle of everyday operations, so to help keep your maintenance on track, consider scheduling regular maintenance checks in advance. You can schedule these checks with Trupar America for all your material handling equipment.

It is also important that you keep records of all maintenance or work done on your machinery. This information will help you make predictions for maintenance, in turn, helping you better budget for maintenance you may need throughout the year. Keeping your forklift properly maintenance will help increase productivity and keep your operations running like a well-oiled machine.

Should I Add to My Fleet?

Another way to boost productivity may be to add another new or used forklift to your fleet of machinery. If you are looking to add a forklift to accommodate your workload, we can help! Trupar America is your one-stop shop for forklift sales in Pittsburgh, offering high-quality forklift selections for both new and used models.

How to Buy the Right Forklift

When shopping for a forklift, it is crucial to purchase the right one for your business. Without the right forklift, there can be a negative effect on productivity, operation costs, employee morale, and stock management. With a wide range of forklifts out there, each designed for a specific job, it is important to understand what you need when searching for “forklifts for sale near me.” Determining the Type of Forklift, You Need for Your Business There are several vital factors you need to consider when shopping for the right forklift, including: Load Size/Capacity Choosing a forklift that does not meet load capacity requirements would be a major mistake. When looking at forklifts, be sure to determine: • Average load weight • Type of stock the forklift will be handling • Width of your loads • Weight of the heaviest load you will need to lift It is also important to know the type of load the forklift will be handling to determine if yo...

Forklift Safety Checklist

At Trupar America, we recommend using a forklift checklist to your operator, and managers ensure that safety programs remain on track. If you are already using a checklist, take the time to compare yours to the list we are presenting. If you have not yet implemented the use of a checklist, consider reviewing the list below and adapting it to your needs so it can be easily integrated as a mandatory part of your team’s daily routine. Visual Equipment Inspection Checklist Check the forklift for any apparent problems or missing components. Check the floor and work area for any hazards or obstacles. Check for overhead obstructions that could catch on or interfere with the overhead guard. Confirm that the fire extinguisher is present in the work area and that it is charged and working. Inspect the battery and cable for a charge and tight connections. Check fluid levels for oil, fuel, and radiator fluid. Check all chain anchor pins. Make sure the wheels and tires...

How to Properly Store a Forklift

Whether you are closing down temporarily or operating at a decreased capacity, your forklift operation may have decreased or stopped completely. This means you need to ensure your forklifts are stored properly so they remain in good condition. At Trupar America, we've put together some tips on how to store your forklifts for extended periods of time, such as during inclement weather, shutdowns, or to accommodate seasonal needs. Start By Cleaning Your Forklift Before you store your forklift for an extended period, you need to thoroughly clean the unit. Make sure to remove any debris or mud from the unit. This will help prevent you from having to deal with hardened dirt and debris when it comes time to take the unit out of storage. Also, this will also help prevent unnecessary downtime or repair and service costs to get the unit back into working order. Additionally, you want to clean the forklift battery. This should be done at least twice a year or every six mont...

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