Organization and preparation are the ingredients for a productive workday. These two factors can decide whether you spend your day in a chaotic pattern or a more deliberate track of completing tasks efficiently.
When at home, it is slightly easier to stay organized as everything has a place and a purpose due to having multiple rooms where things can go. When working in a stock room though it gets slightly more difficult due to the limited and shared space, especially when you are only in that room 50% of the time because you fix problems all day. That is why you have your almighty cart, keeper of all important things and your personal travel guru. When evaluating your cart, it is important to take inventory of what is needed throughout your day. Frankly, you just don’t want to be stuck in a situation without the items you need to complete your job.
We have all experienced, at home, going upstairs to start a task or work on a project only to realize we forgot one of the four things we need down in the basement. “If only I brought my toolbox with me, that has everything in there.” Often it will have that missing tool needed for the task.
When it comes to your maintenance cart though it is hard to exactly pinpoint what you might need since a commercial building has a plethora of options for things to go array. That is why we have created a cheat sheet to better understand the wants and needs of an average working day. We have “organized” this list into three categories. These categories are “Personal Protection”, "Quick Fixes" “Better to have now than want later”, and “Everyday Essentials”
Personal Protection and Safety
Yes, your job is important. However, you always come first; regardless of what your boss may tell you. That is why it’s important to think of your body and its wellness.
Quick Fixes
These items are go-to items that can be used to quickly clean up, unclog, etc. without needing an extra trip to the stockroom.
Better To Have It Now Than Want It Later
These are specialty tools for many occasions, and you will be glad you have them on your cart.
Everyday Essentials
The tried and true of your cart. These will be your babies for many occasions. Yes, you likely already have an alternative to many of these items on your cart, but make sure to check out the options below as they are the ones that we have selected to not only get the job done but get it done easily.
One more thing... DON'T FORGET BATTERIES!
Conclusion
In the end you just want to make sure you don’t end up where you are missing the essential items you need throughout the day. So, we encourage you to take inventory of your cart and see what you can improve or how it makes your life