Shipping and receiving are often the two busiest and most important departments in any distribution environment. In order for a distributor to be successful, their shipping and receiving crews must work quickly and without error even during times when the volume is at its highest and the environment at its most hectic.
Shipping and receiving crews that are required to perform their material handling duties manually are at an increased risk of injury. Hauling heavy carts loaded with several hundred pounds of product around an expansive distribution center can easily lead to debilitating injuries that may require medical care or put employees out of work. In addition to the effect that employee absences can have on productivity, injuries that require employees to miss work may directly cost employers by way of expensive workers’ compensation claims.
Keeping distribution center employees healthy and ensuring that work can be performed accurately and in a timely manner requires the right type of equipment. A battery powered tow tractor from DJ Products is specifically designed to make material handling safer and easier for valuable employees.
The tow tractor can travel at speeds of up to 3 miles per hour. This helps distribution center employees fulfill customer orders and distribute received shipments much faster than if the work were being performed with only manual push carts. The tow tractor is also capable of pivoting 360 degrees, making it an ideal piece of equipment for distribution centers with narrow aisles or those that are cramped and crowded due to high volume.
Employees using the tow tractor will also get an added benefit of safety. This unit is equipped with an easily accessible emergency stop switch to prevent injuries to the rider, injuries to other employees and damage to products or equipment.
A piece of equipment like the tow tractor from DJ can instantly make distribution center employees more efficient and make the entire work environment safer. The tow tractor can be purchased for a modest investment but will make a major impact on the operations of any distribution environment.