One of the greatest materials handling challenges in the beverage industry is having to consider both speed and safety in a fast-paced environment. There were 3,347 fatal accidents at work in the EU in 2021,. And 25% of workplace transport injuries are the direct result of forklift truck accidents. What’s more, loss of productivity due to absent workers costs employers approximately €200 billion each year in Europe.
Supporting best practice for drivers with Yale® forklifts and warehouse equipment may help to tackle these challenges and support efficiency in beverage handling.
Game-changing lift truck operator visibility
When moving pallets from lorry to warehouse, it can be a challenge for lift truck operators to see clearly, over or around the load. Especially when picking up multiple loads, or with tall loads such as palletised crated bottles. Because of this, operators in these types of applications often travel in reverse, which can impact on their efficiency and comfort.
One solution that Yale offers for these types of applications is a raised forklift operator cab. A raised cab on a Yale forklift provides the driver with more of a bird’s eye view of the load and surrounding environment. Improved visibility impacts on the safety of the load, the operator, and others, all at the same time. Having this increased visibility enables the operator to drive in a forward direction with higher loads. Driving forwards in a comfortable, ergonomically designed cab can help reduce operator fatigue, contributing to increasing productivity.
Double the pallets, double the productivity
A popular attachment to enhance productivity in busy beverage operations, is a double pallet handler. This attachment allows operators to handle two pallets in tandem allowing for an increase in productivity, especially when considering the time saving over long travel distances in the warehouse. Simply, beverage operations can handle more loads in less time during storage or loading and unloading of vehicles.
If you're looking for a double pallet handler to suit your beverage operation, ask your local Yale dealer for one that offers high performance, synchronised forks and a long working life, supporting productivity.
Electric counterbalance forklifts for your busy beverage industry
Many customers are looking for more efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions, in beverage handling. Yale offers a range of electric counterbalance forklift trucks to support the fast-paced beverage environment.
For beverage operations with narrow aisles, a lot of stock, and little space, a compact and agile Yale forklift can reliably take on the job of unloading or loading the lorry.
Technology options to empower operators
Operator Assist Systems (OAS) for Yale counterbalance forklift trucks can help to support your safety processes and optimise the total cost of ownership for your beverage operation. With a fast-paced environment, OAS such as Yale Reliant™, can be a valuable tool. Yale Reliant leverages information related to the combined centre of gravity of the truck and its load, as well as the operating environment, including precise, real-time location and proximity data. This enables automatic performance adjustments such as slowing down a truck or limiting mast movement, for a range of scenarios, tailored to your operation.
The optional Dynamic Stability System (DSS) for Yale Series N forklifts is another great example of a system that can help drivers follow best operating practices, including those who are less experienced or who are temporary workers on the site.
DSS applies technologies that may help some operations to minimise the likelihood of forward and sideways tip overs. It does this by restricting performance and providing warnings when the truck is operated outside the set parameters.
Talk to your local Yale dealer for support with your beverage operation
Our network of independent and entrepreneurial Yale dealers can advise you on Yale materials handling equipment and solutions to support your beverage handling requirements. Contact your local independent Yale dealer to discuss your challenges and materials handling equipment needs.
