23 Jan Forklift Operators – Strategies For Reducing Turnover
With automation becoming increasingly imperative to supply chains and distribution centers, organizations realize just how important skilled forklift operators are for maintaining these automated operations.
Finding and, more important, retaining these skilled forklift operators is crucial for operational success and growth. Two key aspects for keeping your skilled workers are motivation and engagement. If your operators feel valued and their work is rewarding, they are less likely to look for other opportunities.
State-of-the-art Technology increase comfort and reduce forklift operator fatigue
Forklifts have drastically changed since they were first invented in the early
1900s. Forklifts weren’t meant to be luxurious and comfortable; they were a tool to lift heavy loads and increase operational uptime. Fast forward to forklifts today, with the same objective in mind; they are also designed with the operator in mind. Forklift comfort features include cushioned seating designed to reduce pressure points and absorb shock, USB ports to charge phones, extra floor space, and other comfort and safety features like a tilting and telescoping steering column and a reverse travel handle and horn button, allowing the operator to keep hands inside the forklift and reduce operator fatigue.
State-of-the-art technology adds productivity, which increases potential earning opportunities, all while moving the workload off the operator, reducing the operator’s physical stress.
Lift Power’s extensive product line offers industry-leading products from Crown, Doosan, Komatsu, and more, whether you’re looking to increase your operators’ comfort, safety, or productivity.
Reinforce positive performace with management systems
Fleet Management Sytems allow forklift operators and management to analyze data in order to increase safety and productivity. With information on your fleet, your management team can share positive performance data with operators to acknowledge their hard work and reinforce positive behaviors among your operator team.
Lift Power is equipped with the knowledge and tools to support your warehouse management with systems like Crown’s InfoLink® Operator and Fleet Management system and more! A supplier like Lift Power works with a broad range of customers, applications, and environments and can leverage that experience to apply best practices to any situation. We also have the capabilities to review your data, coach your team, and design a plan to ensure your operations increase productivity and safety.
Enforce rentention among your operators with custom forklift operator training
Enforcing training among your forklift operators equips them with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to operating a forklift. Allowing your operators to learn gives them advancement opportunities in your operation and sets them up for success. Operators with proper, up-to-date training are more likely to perform better and continue toward progression, allowing for earning opportunities and career advancements. Lift Power’s Training Systems are organized through skill sets, work assignments, and individual performance, so your operators receive customized training.
Organizations that focus on operator retention reduce turnover and increase your seasoned employees’ skills. Other strategies include competitive benefits, company perks like event tickets and rewards, and creating a fun and collaborative environment for your operators. Finding and maintaining your forklift operators is essential to operational success; with the right mindset, technology, and systems in place, you can reduce turnover among your operators and ensure your seasoned employees remain productive.
For more information on forklift features, management systems, and training, contact Lift Power https://liftpower.com/contact-us/.
