Jake's Jobs - Glossary

A glossary of terms for Jakes Jobs.

Box Clamp

A forklift attachment designed to lift and move boxes or crates without the need for a pallet.

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Bulk Storage Bin

A large container used to store bulk materials or loose products in an organized manner within the w ...

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Conveyor Belt

A mechanical system that moves goods along a continuous belt for sorting, packing, or transportation ...

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Dock Leveler

A device used to bridge the height difference between a loading dock and a truck bed, ensuring safe ...

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Dock Plate

A portable platform used to bridge the gap between the dock and the truck for smooth loading and unl ...

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Dock Shelter

A structure that seals the gap between a truck and a loading dock, protecting goods and workers from ...

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Floor Scale

A heavy-duty scale embedded in the warehouse floor used to weigh large pallets or bulk materials.

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Freight Elevator

A heavy-duty elevator designed to carry goods and pallets between different floors of a warehouse.

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Hand Truck

A two-wheeled cart used to manually transport heavy or bulky items in short distances within a wareh ...

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Lift Gate

A hydraulic platform attached to the back of a truck to lift goods from the ground to the truck bed ...

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Loading Dock Bumper

A protective device mounted on the loading dock to prevent damage to the dock and trucks during load ...

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Loading Dock

A designated area where trucks are loaded and unloaded with goods, equipped with dock levelers to br ...

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Loading Ramp

An inclined plane used to load or unload goods from trucks when a dock is not available.

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Material Handler

A warehouse worker responsible for moving, organizing, and staging materials for shipping or storage ...

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Order Picker

A specialized lift truck used to raise operators to access goods stored on high racks for picking or ...

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Pallet Jack

A manual or electric tool used to lift and move pallets within a warehouse. Designed for short-dista ...

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Pallet Rack

A storage system designed to hold pallets in an organized manner, often allowing for vertical stacki ...

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Parcel Scanner

A handheld device used to scan barcodes on parcels and track inventory or shipments in real-time.

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Pick-to-Light System

A system that uses LED lights to guide warehouse workers to the correct picking locations, increasin ...

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Receiving Bay

A designated area in the warehouse where incoming goods are unloaded, inspected, and sorted before b ...

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Roller Conveyor

A system of rollers that transports goods or materials, often used for assembly lines or sorting pro ...

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Shipping Bay

A designated area where goods are staged and loaded for shipment, ensuring efficient outbound logist ...

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Shrink Wrap Machine

A device used to wrap products or pallets in plastic film to secure them during transportation or st ...

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Strapping Machine

A machine used to secure goods or pallets with straps for stability during storage or transit.

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Stretch Wrap Dispenser

A handheld device used to efficiently apply stretch wrap to pallets for securing goods during shipme ...

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Warehouse Safety Barrier

A protective barrier used to separate pedestrian and vehicle traffic, reducing the risk of accidents ...

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