Employee Lockers

Locker size depends on what employees need to store.

Consider:

• Personal clothing and bags → standard single-tier lockers
• Work uniforms → double-tier or wardrobe lockers
• Helmets or bulky equipment → larger compartments
• Small personal items → box lockers or cubby lockers

Commercial facilities often combine multiple locker sizes to meet different employee needs.

Yes. Employee lockers are commonly used in:

• Restaurants
• Commercial kitchens
• Food processing facilities
• Hotels
• Hospitals

For foodservice environments, corrosion-resistant materials such as HDPE plastic or stainless steel are often preferred because they withstand frequent cleaning and moisture.

Ventilation is recommended for workplaces where employees store:

• Uniforms
• Work clothing
• Safety equipment
• Shoes
• Outdoor gear

Ventilated lockers help improve airflow and reduce odors, especially in industrial, athletic, and foodservice environments.

Yes. Commercial lockers can often be customized with:

• Different colors
• Number of compartments
• Number plates
• Built-in locks
• Digital locks
• Padlock hasps
• Sloping tops
• Legs or bases
• Custom configurations

Customization helps match the locker system to the facility’s workflow.

Common locker locking options include:

• Padlock hasps
• Built-in key locks
• Combination locks
• RFID locks
• Electronic keypad locks
• Coin-operated locks

The best choice depends on whether the facility needs individual employee access, shared storage, or administrative control.

A common guideline is to provide one locker per employee who requires personal storage.

Factors to consider:

• Number of employees per shift
• Full-time vs. part-time staff
• Shared locker policies
• Required personal storage space
• Workplace regulations

Facilities with multiple shifts may use shared locker systems with proper scheduling.

For commercial kitchens, choose lockers that are:

• Easy to clean
• Moisture resistant
• Durable
• Corrosion resistant
• Easy to sanitize

HDPE plastic lockers and stainless steel lockers are often preferred because they perform well in wet and demanding foodservice environments.