To provide a storage shelf device having an excellent lifting mechanism capable of stably and accurately positioning an article of large weight without adopting a chain type lifting force transmitting mechanism.

The storage shelf device is provided with a shelf body 2 having a shelf surface for receiving the plurality of articles 4 vertically arranged; and a shelf cargo work machine for conveying-out/conveying-in the article, and the shelf cargo work machine is provided with a lifting mechanism 6. The lifting mechanism 6 is provided with engagement shaped rails 7, 8 extending in a vertical direction and a drive wheel 9, and the drive wheel 9 is engaged with the engagement shaped rails 7, 8 in a rack and pinion system.