In material handling, what term refers to the device designed to lift and move heavy loads by engaging forks?

• A. Forklift
• B. Pallet Jack
• C. Rollers
• D. Cribbing

Answer: (A)

Think about what defines this tool: a device that lifts a load off the ground and moves it while the forks are engaged. The forklift fits this purpose exactly—a powered industrial truck with forks at the front that slide under a load, lift it with a hydraulic system, and carry it to a new location.

Pallet jacks also have forks, but they’re typically manual or light‑duty and used for smaller loads over short distances; they don’t offer the same lifting capacity or height as a forklift. Rollers only help move loads and don’t provide lifting capability, while cribbing is used to stabilize or support a load during lifting rather than to lift and move it.