4 Material Handling Tools to Help Prepare for the Fall Shopping Season

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The first chilly breeze of fall is enough to turn shoppers’ minds to thoughts of pumpkin carving, autumn baking, and turkey stuffing. As the holidays approach and people trade their iced coffees for pumpkin spice lattes, your business will surely see an influx of consumers shopping for all the ingredients, clothing, large appliances, and décor they need for the fall season.

Don’t let your team get caught off-guard by the fall rush and make sure they’re prepared with the product knowledge, strategies, and tools they need—like an appliance dolly or hand lift truck—to provide your customers with a winning experience. When it’s time to ensure your team has what they need, start with this list of four essential material handling tools that will make the busy fall shopping season a breeze.

 Classic Two-Wheel Hand Trucks

You’ve seen the traditional dolly nearly everywhere. If you’ve used them before, you’ve probably heard them called a half-dozen different names. Regardless of the moniker, the classic two-wheel hand truck is a mainstay across various industries because of its versatility, reliability, and durability. Stack cases of sparkling cider and easily stock shelves, or use your dolly for convenient, hassle-free relocation of endcap displays. When selecting new hand trucks for your team members’ everyday use, be sure to find a product with a lightweight, high-strength aluminum frame that can withstand 500 pounds. This will ensure ease of use and longevity, so your team can keep using these new dollies for years to come.

 Heavy Duty Hand Trucks for Appliances

Reorganizing your home appliances section, bringing new models to the floor, or making home deliveries can prove highly inefficient if your team tries to do the job by hand. Bending, lifting, and straining to maneuver appliances into place can also significantly increase the risk of ergonomic injury to your team members at a time of year when you really can’t afford to be short-staffed. Be sure your crew has access to an appliance hand truck so they can easily move those oversized, bulky items.

 Commercial U-Boats

Suppose you have an overnight stock crew or specialty areas in your store, such as a produce department. In that case, commercial U-boat hand trucks are the perfect high-capacity solution that allows your team members to stack case upon case of product for efficient stocking and fewer trips into the storeroom. If you elect to provide U-boats for your team, get a model that utilizes a lightweight aluminum frame. This will help improve maneuverability, increasing operators’ and nearby customers’ safety.

 Hand Lift Trucks

If your crew has a lot of stacking to do, they’re likely to get worn out. Repetitive motion like stacking—especially when heavy items are involved—increases your team members’ risk of ergonomic injury. Consider purchasing a powered lifting hand truck featuring a high-capacity lithium battery. Hand lift trucks let your team perform tasks that would typically require a forklift. But unlike a forklift, hand lift trucks require no certification to operate, meaning they’re a versatile tool that nearly anyone on your team can use.

 About Magline

 For 75 years, the name Magliner has represented an industry-leading standard of quality, durability, and reliability. That dependability is critical for the countless material handling professionals who rely on Magliner equipment daily. While the ultra-customizable traditional hand truck remains the flagship of the Magliner equipment lineup, the brand offers countless other selections, from their appliance hand trucks, powered hand truck series, and so much more. When your employees, pickers, or delivery drivers need to move, lift, or deliver anything, you know you can always trust Magliner gear to help them get the job done safely and efficiently.

 Get ahead of the fall shopping season with innovative Magliner products at https://www.magliner.com/

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