An apparatus for shifting and transferring materials is provided, wherein the apparatus has an elongated handle and a blade affixed to an end of the elongated handle. The blade has a bottom and at least two side edges. The elongated handle extends upwardly from the blade at an acute angle relative to the bottom of the blade. The acute angle is approximately 65° such that an angle of the elongated handle relative to vertical is approximately 25°. A cap can be adapted to secure the elongated handle to the blade.
