Abstract: A split beam ergonomic pick rack which embodies a pallet storage bay structure adapted to accommodate at least two pallets in a laterally spaced relationship one with respect to the other whereby there is incorporated a worker access opening therebetween which enables not only worker access for picking merchandise from the front of either pallet within the bay, but also accommodates worker passage from the front to along the sides and the rear areas respectively thereof, thus providing greater worker ease of access, safety and efficiency in accomplishing manual order picking procedures when retrieving palletized merchandise from in warehouse racked storage.