The presenter describes the findings from four research projects aimed at improving ergonomics in distribution center (DC) operations. They are: the effects of different flooring materials that you can use to relieve lower extremity pain in DCs; how to lessen the shock experienced by the knees as standup fork trucks are driven in and out of trailers; the efficacy of an articulating conveyor belt for manually unloading and loading trailers; and efficacy of the Ecopick lift assist device.