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OSHA Forklift Requirements for Seasonal Employees Every year, warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturers increase hiring to meet seasonal demands. Whether preparing for holiday shipping, harvest season, inventory spikes, or production increases, temporary...
Safely operating and maintaining your floor cleaning equipment is essential for ensuring optimal performance. This step-by-step guide walks you through using your FactoryCat Ride-On Sweeper, emptying the hopper, and charging the machine. Mounting...
Buying a used forklift can be a smart way to expand your fleet without the cost of new equipment. You can find used forklifts in Dallas-Fort Worth at half the cost of new models. But is a used forklift worth the investment? A low upfront price from a used forklift...
Gas prices at the pump are hard to ignore, and filling up on your way to work is unavoidable. But fuel costs don't have to follow you through the warehouse door. Big Joe's integrated lithium forklifts help eliminate those expenses where you actually can control them —...
What does it mean when a company says it provides intralogistics solutions? If the word intralogistics sounds made up, it's because it is. The German Engineering Federation (VDMA) gets most of the credit for coining the term in 2004, using it to describe what...
Working with the wrong material handling equipment can slow your operation down and add unnecessary cost. But how do you choose between pallet jacks, walkie stackers, and order pickers? Which piece of equipment is right for your operation? It depends on how your...
FORT WORTH, Texas — Jimmy Shoppa, President and Founder of Shoppa’s Material Handling, has been named a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Southwest Award by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US). Now in its 41st year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program...
At Shoppa’s Material Handling, giving back is more than a tradition—it’s part of who we are. Through our Shoppa’s Cares initiatives, our team is committed to supporting causes that matter to our employees, customers, and the community. One of our key partnerships in...
At Shoppa’s Material Handling, we’re always looking for ways to help our customers move smarter, safer, and more efficiently. That’s why we’re thrilled to share the latest innovation Toyota Material Handling—a brand-new lineup of electric heavy-duty stackers built to...
The end of the year is approaching, and there’s no better time than now to maximize your 2025 tax savings! If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your fleet of forklifts or other material handling equipment, this is the time to act! Now is the perfect year to upgrade...