Order pickers are commonly used by warehouses and distribution centers in an order fulfillment application. They are a great option for those needing to remove individual items from shelving. Order Pickers can also effectively navigate in narrow aisle environments, which makes them ideal for warehouses that are looking to maximize space and capacity by moving the rack closer together.

An Order Picker also is a piece of equipment used to help operators pick and deliver materials needed for filling out orders. They are designed to take the operator up to the rack with or without a load. Commonly, the forks hold a load that is being added to, not being put away. Designed for applications that require an operator to be at the same level as the inventory to pick a specific order, order pickers can help increase the efficiency of the users when used in the correct setting.

Why would I want an order picker?
It’s inefficient to pull an entire pallet down to remove just one or two items. If you’re continuously needing to take just one item off a rack, an Order Picker is an idle option for you than a traditional forklift. Order Pickers also provide more flexibility in narrow aisle applications. You could always contact ALPHALIFT and discuss the possibility of awarehouse consultation. They will be able to offer suggestions on racking, pieces of equipment, and plenty more to help maximize efficiency in your operations.

Order pickers are used at elevations higher than the second level of racking in a warehouse or distribution center and can reach heights up to 10 m or 390″ and will be used where pallet trucks, rolling ladders, and other piece picking methods are traditionally used.

Order pickers are typically found in applications such as low-level order picking, high level order picking, and very narrow aisle warehouses.