When people think of a logistics job that deserves respect, their first thoughts would likely be truck drivers. While drivers deserve such recognition, there is another position that is critical to the logistics field and deserves our praise: Freight Handlers. Freight Handlers are the vital behind-the-scenes workers who ensure that the shipments within the American supply chain arrive in a timely manner. These professionals ensure that goods get to the customers and without freight handlers, the supply chain would be much more chaotic.
Yet in these times of supply chain congestion, freight handlers are working harder than ever to get shipments to their destination. We sought out ways of keeping freight handlers safe and maximizing efficiency, thereby providing means of support to these invaluable workers. One of the most important ways to support freight handlers is to develop a process for a clean and efficient work environment. Keeping a clean and efficient warehouse is vital in helping freight handlers do their jobs and maintain their wellbeing. A clean warehouse reduces chances for an accident, since the last thing anyone wants is a freight handler slipping on an oil slick or tripping over refuse. A clean warehouse can also raise morale because it shows the dedication and pride freight handlers have for their work space.
Another way of providing freight handlers with support is by reviewing procedures to ensure that label creation is efficient while also making it easy for freight handlers to procure these labels. When a freight handler must walk from one end of the warehouse to the other multiple times a day, that can tire them out. Reducing this ‘back and forth’ will help reduce fatigue and improve efficiency. Whether these methods involve pre-printing labels, putting a printer on wheels or other means, empowering freight handlers to help create these procedures will get their support, since they are the ones that know the warehouse the best.
Here at Zip Xpress, we work hard to keep our freight handlers happy and show them the respect they deserve. We have one of the cleanest warehouses in the industry as well as procedures that keep shipments organized, which makes the lives of our freight handlers easier. We always listen to their ideas, which have yielded incredible results in the development of our warehouse processes and custom carrier solutions for our customers. It is because of our dedication from our freight handlers that we can ensure shipments will arrive undamaged and on time every time. To see for yourself, start today with Zip Xpress!
