An order picker or stock picker machinery is really similar to a standard forklift. It has hydraulic forks able to raise a pallet. Order pickers could also lift the operator up to high places, which is a feature that forklifts presently do not provide. Typically, order pickers are powered by electricity. These equipment are mostly used in a warehouse setting. Most often they are used for moving pallets and completing particular tasks in the shelving and stocking department.
The operator of the oder picker sits up on a platform where they operate the controls. These controls help to direct the machine backwards, forwards or steer it from side to side. When the operator has positioned the unit in place the blades can be raised to the required level which makes it really convenient for the operator. Like for instance, if the materials required, are situated on a shelf that the operator cannot reach, then entire platform is capable of being raised up to certain level. Due to the counterweight situated at the other end, the unit remains balanced, even at higher levels.
The platform is lowered back to its original position after the order has been picked. The order picker is then directed or driven to its next location. With most models, it is possible to move the order picker whilst the platform is raised, although, several companies might have policies and procedures in place preventing such maneuvers in the name of safety. An order picker is also able to place pallets on a shelf. Forklifts and stackers may be utilized to complete these specific tasks at several companies instead.