Forklift-mounted Pallet Scanning


Miss-shipped and misplaced pallets cost time, money, and customer trust. On busy loading docks, operators juggle pallets, paperwork, and schedules, which makes manual, hand-held scanning slow and error-prone. A forklift-mounted, hands-free solution automatically scans labels as the forks approach, validates pallet identity against the order, and streams data to the onboard computer and Warehouse Management System (WMS). The workflow shifts from stop-and-scan to continuous motion, delivering fewer misloads, faster turns, clear traceability, and safer, more focused drivers.

Zebra FS40 Scanning Forklift Loading Bay in a Warehouse

Automate pallet verification on forklifts to speed loading, cut misloads, and feed clean data to your Warehouse Management System

Zebra FS40 Scanning Forklift Loading Bay in a Warehouse

Automate pallet identification at the forks with hands-free barcode scanning

Zebra fixed industrial scanners are mounted at the forklift's tines to create a hands-free capture zone at the pallet face. As the operator approaches, proximity sensors trigger automatic reads, which decode multiple 1D and 2D barcodes in a single pass and confirm the right load without stopping. The scanners send results to the forklift's onboard computer for instant feedback, then forward data seamlessly to your WMS.

Aurora Focus software reading and validating barcodes for logistics and traceability.

Connect scanning to information management systems for seamless data integration

Aurora Focus code-reading software formats data to send to exisiting systems to apply business rules, pair each scan to the pallet position, and create a reliable audit trail. The system validates IDs against orders in the WMS or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform to trigger desired put-away or inventory management processes. Visual and audible alerts can be triggered to guide the operator, while standard interfaces share results with dock printers, yard systems, and shipping apps. The outcome is faster loading and fewer rework loops at the door.

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