pallet jack
Plural
pallet jacks
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a manual or electric-powered device used for lifting and moving pallets or skids within warehouses or loading areas. It features forks that can be inserted under pallets to lift and transport them with ease
A pallet jack is a device used to lift and move heavy pallets, typically found in warehouses or shipping areas. It consists of a set of forks that slide under a pallet, allowing the user to lift it off the ground by pumping a handle in manual versions or pressing a button in electric versions. Pallet jacks help transport goods with ease by allowing them to be moved over short distances, often without the need for lifting. They are designed to be compact and easy to maneuver in tight spaces, making them essential for material handling tasks.
- The warehouse workers used a pallet jack to move the heavy boxes to the shipping area.
- She operated the pallet jack smoothly, lifting the stacked pallets onto the truck.
- He quickly maneuvered the pallet jack through the narrow aisles to deliver the supplies.
- The company invested in electric pallet jacks to reduce manual labor and improve efficiency.
- After loading the pallets, they used the pallet jack to position them in the correct order.