High-Lift
n. A heavy, powered, walk-behind forklift capable of lifting a loaded PALLET up to about three stories high and extending its fork to insert and remove it from the OVERSTOCK RACKS in the BACK ROOM. See also JACK.NOTE: At my STORE we're presently using a Yale Crown 30WRTT, which you might describe as something of a, um, “classic.”
The first few times you use this dingus, you're sure to be anxious—with good reason—about getting that PALLET safely into the RACKING or down flat on the ground. If there's any question at all about STACKED CASES wobbling or shifting, remember to WRAP what's going up—it's well worth the minimal time and trouble.
Later, after you've gained some experience and the heebie-jeebies are (mostly) behind you, consider this tip:
WARNING: Watch out! The High-Lift is not capable of maintaining an exact height either empty or under load for long durations. It will gradually drop lower over time. Thus it's important to always return it to its fully “grounded” position as soon as possible. The tines on its fork should furthermore be parked flush with the floor (i.e., not tilted up) in order to minimize the risk of ankle or other injuries.
When not in use, the best place for the High-Lift is in its home, a special bay beside the door to the POP SHELLS PORCH in RECEIVING.
Note that there's a right way and a wrong way to connect the High-Lift battery charger connector cable. One way works, the other... Well, just make sure the MARKS (i.e., ///) line up on the two pieces of the connector, and you'll have done it the right way.
TRUE STORY: Just the other day, the M.O.D. asked me to bring down a boxed, folding summer cabana for a customer that was waiting at the front of the STORE. The extremely large and heavy ITEM was on a PALLET along with two others up in the BACKROOM hallway RACKING, third tier.
Hmmm... Very heavy. Very high. Awkward shape. Tight fit. Minimal working room. Waiting customer.
Macho, me? Nope. I've got years of experience, but I took one look and right away asked the GROCERY MANAGER for help. He got it down quickly and without incident. Don't you just love stories with a happy ending? Pride should always give way to prudence, or good judgment.
The first few times you use this dingus, you're sure to be anxious—with good reason—about getting that PALLET safely into the RACKING or down flat on the ground. If there's any question at all about STACKED CASES wobbling or shifting, remember to WRAP what's going up—it's well worth the minimal time and trouble.
Later, after you've gained some experience and the heebie-jeebies are (mostly) behind you, consider this tip:
TIP: Keep It Up. To put less strain on your back, you can temporarily leave a PALLET elevated at a convenient height whenever you're immediately offloading its contents onto a RUNNER. When finished, DROP it or RACK it right away. Don't leave it up in the air!
WARNING: Watch out! The High-Lift is not capable of maintaining an exact height either empty or under load for long durations. It will gradually drop lower over time. Thus it's important to always return it to its fully “grounded” position as soon as possible. The tines on its fork should furthermore be parked flush with the floor (i.e., not tilted up) in order to minimize the risk of ankle or other injuries.
When not in use, the best place for the High-Lift is in its home, a special bay beside the door to the POP SHELLS PORCH in RECEIVING.
Note that there's a right way and a wrong way to connect the High-Lift battery charger connector cable. One way works, the other... Well, just make sure the MARKS (i.e., ///) line up on the two pieces of the connector, and you'll have done it the right way.
TIP: Want Help? Just Ask! The GROCERY MANAGER would much rather take a few moments to help you get something up or down than have to deal with an enormous mess or accident. So, be smart. If you even think you might need help, don't be ashamed to ask for it.
TRUE STORY: Just the other day, the M.O.D. asked me to bring down a boxed, folding summer cabana for a customer that was waiting at the front of the STORE. The extremely large and heavy ITEM was on a PALLET along with two others up in the BACKROOM hallway RACKING, third tier.
Hmmm... Very heavy. Very high. Awkward shape. Tight fit. Minimal working room. Waiting customer.
Macho, me? Nope. I've got years of experience, but I took one look and right away asked the GROCERY MANAGER for help. He got it down quickly and without incident. Don't you just love stories with a happy ending? Pride should always give way to prudence, or good judgment.
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