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Food Processing Industry
Don't just meet food safety regulations - exceed them!
Managing your operation and staying in compliance with food and safety regulations is a constant challenge.
You need to be thinking about processes, equipment, and facility cleanliness all the time. And that can be challenging when the industry is facing a worker shortage, rising material costs, and an increased demand for sustainability.Â
According to the last Food Industry Counsel (FIC) report, 542 incidents resulted in nearly 96 million pounds of food recalled in a year - that's roughly 176,000 pounds per incident.
But we’re here to help. By combining efficient warehouse designs with food processing equipment, you can streamline your operation and experience more uptime. Read below to learn our best recommendations for anyone in the food processing industry.
Food Processing Industry CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS
You Can't Afford To Settle
Staying on top of food processing regulations requires frequent changes in your routines and equipment. Plus, you’re thinking about competitors, increasing your bottom line and increasing employee retention.Â
Reflect on your business goals and your plans to reach them. Are you feeling confident about how is your business addressing challenges? Are your solutions doing enough to drive business forward?
Food Processing Industry Challenges
From receiving raw materials to the production line and beyond, contamination can come from many places. Your food processing facility deserves smart solutions that can help you reduce risk while maximizing efficiency.
FOOD SAFETY
Just 'good enough' isn't good enough. Get the right tools to protect your operation from contamination.
Make food safety non-negotiable
- Utilize food grade lubricants that are USDA inspection-ready and non-toxic
- Reduce bacteria absorption by using impenetrable materialsÂ
- Achieve greater transparency and help to preserve food in appropriate cold temperatures
LIFT TRUCK DURABILITY
Don’t settle for dated, disconnected equipment. It’s time for quality, technology-driven equipment built to withstand your most extreme operating conditions – while reducing your overall cost of maintenance and operation.
Keep going through exposure to corrosive agents
- Help protect against harsh, corrosive elements with galvanized products
- Help reduce food contamination by reducing rust and repainting needs
- Overcome sanitation challenges with impenetrable materials
LABOR RETENTION
Getting the job done in an increasingly competitive labor market demands tools that help make the most of the workers you do have – and helps retain them.
Increase forklift operator efficiency and reduce turnover
- Redirect workers to more value-added work by delegating repetitive tasks to robotics forklifts
- Offer advanced ergonomics to help reduce discomfort related to lift equipment operation
- Enhance training and protection with the forklift operator assist systems
TIGHT PROFIT MARGINS
With intense competition and growing costs, the same old, tired solutions won’t do. You need to set new standards for efficiency and performance to protect tight margins.
Increase profitability and bring more to the table
- Automate repetitive tasks and help reduce operating costs by up to 70%
- Right-size your fleet, reduce administrative costs and extend equipment life
- Simplify checklists and streamline processes with telematics
SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
Now more than ever, lift truck technology can help you reduce emissions, fuel consumption and maintenance costs while boosting performance.
Cut emissions and energy costs
- Get the power to choose the motive power solution that best fits your goals
- Utilize fleet management to help monitor and maintain optimal operating efficiency
- Simplify and trace with telemetry
TAKE CONTROL WITH THESE GAME CHANGING SOLUTIONS
Keep food safety and traceability in check, while meeting strict guidelines and increasing consumer demands.
SWEEPERS & SCRUBBERS
Clean floors are essential in any food processing facility. Avoid cross-contamination and prevent slips and falls. These efficient floor cleaners are the best way to ensure compliance, cleanliness and worker safety.
HIGH-SPEED DOCK DOORS
Loading or unloading materials can be much more efficient and safer for products and employees with the right kind of dock equipment. High-speed doors keep the inside of your facility at the right temperature.
STORAGE & RACKING
Whether you're operating in dry goods, chilled or frozen foods, the right systems can improve product rotation, assist in sanitation and increase storage density. Specialized metals are anti-corrosive and can withstand extreme environments.
WALKIE PALLET TRUCK
With a small footprint and productivity-enhancing features, the walkie pallet jack provides operators the confidence to move loads quickly and efficiently in a variety of applications including loading and unloading trailers and trucks, direct-store delivery, horizontal transport, in-store replenishment and stocking, and dock work.
- Ergonomic advantages
- Smart features
- Durable construction
- Direct store delivery (DSD) package
- Designed for the toughest conditions
3-WHEEL FRONT DRIVE FORKLIFT
High performance and energy efficiency combine with advanced ergonomics for productive, maneuverable 3 wheel forklift truck for medium- to heavy-duty applications.
- Performance
- Operator comfort
- Low cost of ownership
- Built to last
- Easy service access
END RIDER / WALKIE RIDER
Designed with a variety of industry-exclusive ergonomic enhancements and smart features, the walkie rider boosts labor efficiency and throughput in several workflows, including dock loading/unloading, horizontal transport and low-level order picking.
- Ergonomic advantages
- Smart features
- Awareness boosters
- Durable construction
- Service-friendly features
Support You Can Count On
At Riekes Equipment, we specialize in finding the right solutions for any kind of material handling challenge. Our team of experts has decades of experience working firsthand with a wide variety of clients. No challenge is too big or too small for us.Â
If you want customized recommendations to make your workplace smarter, faster, and more profitable, we can help. Call or contact your nearest location to learn more about how we can help your food processing business succeed.
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