Foundation course for all courses in the series.

Fast, practical training designed to get employees up to speed quickly in material handling operations.
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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to Material Handling

    • Purpose of This Course
  • 2

    Overview: Types of Rack Systems

    • Principles of All Rack Systems

    • Selective Pallet Racking

    • Double Deep Rack

    • Drive In Rack

    • Pushback Rack

    • Pallet Flow Rack

    • Shuttle Systems

    • Pick Modules

    • Cantilever Rack
  • 3

    Basics of Selective Eack

    • Basic Components

    • Types of Steel

    • Rack Frame Sizes

    • Roll Formed Beams

    • Bays & How to Measure a Row

    • Component Counts

    • 3 Key Considerations for Rack Design

    • Pallet Data

    • Pallet Loads

    • Forklifts Part 1: Introduction

    • Forklifts Part 2: Types of Forklifts

    • Forklifts Part 3: Nomenclature

    • Forklifts Part 4: Counterbalance Aisles

    • Forklifts Part 5: Reach Truck Aisles

    • Forklifts Part 6: Turret Truck Aisles

    • Area of Rack Location & Tools to Measure

    • Rack Area Survey
  • 4

    Design and Layout

    • Introduction to Design and Layout

    • Determining Frame Height and Depth

    • Beam Sizing

    • Alternate Bay Configurations

    • Flue Spaces

    • Dealing With Building Columns

    • Frame and Beam Capacity: Static Vs. Seismic

    • Determining Static Capacity

    • Seismic Capacity

    • Building Permit Process

    • Possible BOM Add-Ons

    • Wire Decking

    • Course Conclusion
  • 5

    Final Assessment - Course Quiz

    • Sudden Impact Final Quiz
  • 6

    Core Principles of Material Handling

    • Future Trends in Material Handling