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Order Picker Forklift Inspection

Order picker forklifts are specialized materials handling equipment designed to allow operators to pick items directly from high shelves and racks. Regular inspection of these vehicles is crucial to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with workplace regulations. An effective inspection process helps maintain the equipment's performance and reduces the risk of accidents and equipment failure.
FlowCo Solutions
06/05/2025

Order Picker Forklift Inspection

Order picker forklifts are specialized materials handling equipment designed to allow operators to pick items directly from high shelves and racks. Regular inspection of these vehicles is crucial to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with workplace regulations. An effective inspection process helps maintain the equipment's performance and reduces the risk of accidents and equipment failure.

    VISUAL INSPECTION:

    Forks, Carriage & Platform:

    Damaged, Bent, Worn. (Capacity on Forks)

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Fall Protection:

    Harness in date and free of damage.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Mast, Rollers & Chains:

    Loose/ Missing Parts, Excessive Wear or Leaks

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Hydraulic Hoses & Cylinders:

    Leaking or Damaged.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Tires, Load Wheels:

    Any Damage, Any Damage, Bond Failure, Tread etc.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Overhead Guard/ F.O.P.S:

    Good Condition, No Damage or Dents.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Operators Compartment:

    : Clean, Controls are Readable

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Battery:

    Full Charge, Secure, Correct Water Level and Safety Gate in Place.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Capacity Plate:

    Readable and Understood.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Fluid Checks:

    (T.E.C.H – B) Transmission, Engine, Coolant, Hydraulics – Battery and Brakes

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Operators Manual & Warning Decals:

    Visible and Readable.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Other:

    MECHANICAL INSPECTION:

    Electric Motor:

    Sounds Normal, No Smoke or Strange Noises.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Lights:

    Front, Tail, Reverse and Brake lights. Good Condition (If Applicable)

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Gauges, Hour Meter:

    Good Condition and Working.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Hydraulic Controls:

    Lift and Lower Operating Freely, No Leak.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Horn & Back-up Alarm:

    Works Properly.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Forward & Reverse Speed Control:

    Motor Sounds Good, Operates Smoothly.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Steering:

    Operates Freely, Smooth With No Strange Noises.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Deadman, Emergency Brake:

    Good Working Condition.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Service/ Plugging Brake:

    No Loud Noises, Stops in Good Amount of Time.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Other:

    PASS:

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Supervisor Signature:

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Source: FlowCo Solutions (Community Member)

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