Food Processing & Agriculture

Manage and Store Without all the Hassle

From production and packaging to short-term storage, there are plenty of logistical challenges to address in the food processing industry. From food manufacturing to meat processing to shipping, these challenges present great opportunities to improve the efficiency of your operations and save money in the long run. 

At Alta Material Handling, it’s our mission to supply you with the equipment you need to embrace any current and future challenges to build a better business. That's why we carry products from top manufacturers like Combilift, Hyster, Yale, Manitou, AisleMaster, and TICO.

Address Workforce Shortages and Safety Head On

Jobs in food processing are physically demanding, presenting more workforce challenges than other industries as seasonal and holiday demand increase. Automation can always help streamline operations, which is why we offer PeakLogix to help you save through automation by designing data-driven solutions that increase your cost savings.

Operators deal with discomfort, fatigue, and unexpected injuries. Having the right equipment can reduce the chance of workplace injury and fatigue, compensating for being short-handed or training an inexperienced team. Let us help you account for shifting workforce and operational needs with purpose-built, reliable equipment.

How are you ensuring your workplace safety isn’t at risk during periods of short staffing?

  • Telematics will ensure only trained and qualified operators have access to trucks, tracks training updates, and more, all to ultimately reduce the negative impact that new employees might create

  • Utilizing an end rider can offer over 30% more floor space. It can also help alleviate shock and vibration by 30%, allowing your operators to feel more comfortable. The end rider puts safety at the forefront, offering platform, and fork lights to help brighten up visibility in low-lit areas to reduce damage

Keep Up with Raw Material Cost Increases While Staying Sustainable

Raw materials keep getting more expensive and the demand for sustainability is continuing to create additional costs, which is why we’re here to help you find ways to keep up with those changes.

How do you handle tighter margins?

  • Most operations have a declining budget for new equipment, but our fleet management program can find you the right-sized truck, which can reduce your administrative costs

  • Eliminate the need for large battery storage and charging rooms, and reduce your maintenance needs with lithium-ion battery equipment. Compared to lead-acid batteries, they last up to 3 times longer, which reduces your recycling waste, charging time, and energy usage, freeing up some costs for you to utilize more effectively

Don’t Forget Regulations and Food Safety

Keep up with changing regulations, reduce food contamination, and ensure you’re operating within the Food Safety Modernization Act!

How do you prevent contamination around your food products?

  • Our food-grade lubricants package help prevents incidental contact between food and dangerous lubricants

  • We also offer an extreme corrosion/wash down package to help protect your trucks and reduce rust contamination, which reduces downtime