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What Is an Order Picker?
Too much time wasted navigating tight aisles and reaching high shelves? Inefficient order picking drags down productivity and increases costs. Order pickers streamline the process by elevating operators safely and swiftly to pick items, maximizing your storage space and output.
What Does an Order Picker Do?
An order picker is a specialized lift truck designed to elevate the operator to various rack heights for manual item picking. Unlike standard forklifts that move entire pallets, order pickers focus on retrieving individual items directly from shelves.
Key Points:
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Designed for item-level picking
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Operates efficiently in narrow aisles
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Operator is raised along with the load to safely access inventory
Common Uses：
Order pickers are commonly used for:
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Picking products for order fulfillment
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Stocking and restocking shelves
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Handling fragile or small items
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Navigating tight warehouse spaces
Typical Features
Most order pickers share these characteristics:
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Compact design for maneuverability in narrow aisles
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Suitable for handling a variety of load weights
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Elevated operator platforms for clear visibility
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Battery-powered, suited for indoor use
Meet the Apollo Forklift A-5001 Mini Order Picker
The Apollo Forklit A-5001 Mini Order Picker is a reliable electric order picker designed for light to medium-duty applications.
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Offers a lift height of up to 118 inches
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Rated load capacity 330 lb
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Compact frame optimized for narrow aisles
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User-friendly controls for fast, accurate picking
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Electric-powered for smooth, quiet operation with low maintenance requirements
With a reachable picking height of up to 197 inches, the A-5001 allows operators to efficiently access third-level racks, as well as perform tasks like price tag changes, ceiling work, and lighting fixture installation. It is ideal for warehouses that require efficient access to higher racks while balancing productivity with operator comfort and safety.
Investing in an order picker like the Apollo Forklift A-5001 Mini Order Picker can transform your warehouse picking process. It enhances efficiency, improves safety, and optimizes vertical space use—making it a smart choice for modern warehouse operations.
