Even if there are a lot of companies that begin workers in the receiving area, they will be much better off to allot pro's to deal with the put-away jobs. Qualified people who really know and understand the products seldom mix objects that are similar in appearance but are quite different and they know how to stock shelves and bins properly and therefore, work more efficiently.
The best tip for new staff is to start them out filling orders. This provides them with an excellent opportunity to know the products, paperwork and clients as well as any electronic inventory system which can take some getting used to. Moreover, it is easy to check their effectiveness by going over their work orders when they are packed for shipment.
As you do not want to have many trucks arriving at the same time, the next step is to plan truck arrival. By planning arrivals and being organized, you will eliminate pressure on receivers and shippers and also eliminate too much waiting time in the yard. The more efficiently you can plan the arrival of your trucks, the less dock doors you would need to work that would truly save you a lot of money on utilities in the long run.
If you can, work different shifts for shipping and receiving. One method is to receive goods in one shift and separate the shipped items to a different shift. Organizing yourself in this way may enable you to lessen the staging area needs by 50 percent. You might also be able to get rid of time-wasting bottlenecks in the warehouse. Also, by separating your shipping and receiving, you could keep track of orders more effectively and will know which shift to look over if any discrepancies occur down the road.
If the process of unloading is sped up, this will really help you out as the unloaded truck could congest your yard. According to studies, about 60% of mass merchants are capable of unloading trucks in under 60 minutes, whilst about 20 to 30 percent of the grocery industry works at a similar standard. Make time to observe and time operations to be able to see exactly how your facility measures up overall.
Floor maintenance is important because floor defects may cause lift truck operators to slow down or take detours. This can lead to a reduction of productivity. Potholes or uneven floors or deteriorating floor section seams also result in vehicle damage and wheel wear. In some situations, really damaged floors can result in loads tipping and product damage.