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TDW 2054 - Distribution Center Handling Equipment


Clock Hours: 40

Industry Certifications Crown Industry standard certification on Reach Trucks and Order Picker Trucks.

Course Description:
This course gives the student the skills necessary to safely operate, handle and complete operational equipment daily safety checks on distribution center lift equipment. This equipment includes:  Reach Trucks, Order Picker Trucks, along with various other pieces of related equipment.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

  1. Distribution Center Material Handling Equipment
    1. Discuss what type electric reach trucks and electric equipment are being used in distribution centers
    2. Discuss the importance of reviewing operators manuals
    3. Discuss the type of trucks limitations using the data plate
    4. Discuss the importance of daily operational checks and checklists
    5. Know why it is important to be specifically trained and authorized to use different equipment
    6. Explain the following items and how they can affect distribution center  operations;
      • Center of gravity and tip-over
      • Load weights and capacities
      • Load centers
      • Mast tilt
      • Tire condition
      • Ramp slope
      • Overhead objects
      • Speed or inertia
    7. Understanding the proper battery maintenance, battery changing and charging.
    8. Discuss and review all safety standards to follow with concerns of distribution center equipment
    9. Discuss the importance of lock-out and tag-out procedures
  2. Reach Truck/Order Picker Truck Certification
    1. Pass the reach truck certification test
    2. Properly complete a safety check
    3. Preform the steps to properly charging an electric reach truck
    4. Perform the steps to properly fuel a reach truck
    5. Perform start up procedures in both electric and fueled reach truck
    6. Perform the proper techniques to picking up a pallet load
    7. Perform the proper method for stocking shelves with in a warehouse
    8. Perform all necessary traveling movements with a loaded reach truck in a safe manner
    9. Preform and inhere to all safety standards to follow with concerns of warehouse equipment