Bottling- why is the crew switch positions ?

Crew rotation for safety- Safety is our top priority.

To prevent fatigue and reduce the risk of accidents, we rotate our crew regularly. This ensures that everyone stays alert and operates at their best. By maintaining a fresh and focused team, we not only safeguard our workers but also maintain the highest standards of efficiency and quality to our clients bottling.

Bottling- slow the line!

Why we may ask to slow or stop the bottling truck line-

1. allows us to perform quality control checks

2. packing neck down and /or six packs requires more time

3. clean occasional bottle breakage residue

By doing so, we can identify and correct any potential issues ea;ry, ensuring that our clients projects meet their standards before they reach customers.

Bottling-I need how many people?

For optimal performance and safety, specific crew sizes are required based on the operating speed of the bottling truck and the type of packaging being processed (e.g., 12-packs, 6-packs, or shiners)

High speed mobile trucks doing 12 packs-

We need at least a 9 person crew. This ensures that all tasks are covered and minimizes any risk for errors and accidents

Slower speed mobile trucks doing 12 pack-

A minimum of a 7 person crew is required with one label and no capsule application . This setup allows for the slower speed and handle the process smoothly and safety.

All trucks- 6 packs

A 10-14 person crew is necessary. It allows us to basically do double the work at twice the speed since there are only 6 bottles per case. It is most efficient to have 3 dumpers to keep the conveyor full, 3 to 4 packers and 3 stackers, not including labeler.

If the internal staff is available, they can and do assist in meeting these crew size requirements. However we ask that they are included in our rotations to make the day run smooth of all.

Bottling- You just had a break.

It’s important to note that wine change overs or line breakdowns do not automatically count as crew breaks. If our crew is at the truck and ready to work we are not at break. If an official breaks is decided on, then it needs to be a reasonable time and communicated to all parties. This approach helps us maintain productivity and at the same time respects all parties time.