The crib room is where a crew resets. Smoko is the one part of the day that's theirs.
What's in the fridge tells people whether anyone's thought of them. Here's a leading hand's checklist for stocking it, and a way to stop being the one who has to organise it.
Why the crib room fridge matters
A crew notices the fridge the day it's empty. Nobody says anything when it's full.
It's a small thing, but it sets the mood for the back half of the shift. A crew that gets a proper break and a cold drink walks back out in a better mood. We cover the afternoon dip in the afternoon slump on a long shift.
The checklist
- Cold water, and plenty of it. Ice if you've got a machine.
- Milk for the tea and coffee. Check the date on Monday.
- A few spare lunch items. There's always one person who forgot theirs.
- Something cold that isn't an energy drink. Not everyone wants one.
- Cans for the back half. Cold and ready, so nobody has to run to the servo.
- A Friday clear-out. Bin anything past its date and wipe the shelves.
Four house rules worth having
- Label your lunch, or it's fair game on Friday.
- If you take the last of something, say so.
- Last one out wipes the bench.
- The Friday clear-out belongs to everyone.
Say them once and pin them on the fridge door. A crew will police the rest itself.
How much is enough?
Ask the crew what they reach for at hour nine, then stock for that. A good rule for cans is one a day, on shift days, for each person who drinks them. For a crew of four on a five-day week, that's about 20 cans a week.
How to keep it stocked without becoming the stocker
The problem isn't buying it once. It's remembering every week, in the middle of running a crew.
That's why we built the Crew Box. It's 96 cans every 4 weeks, built for a crew of 3 to 4. The crib room fridge stays stocked, and nobody has to organise it. Locked in for the back half, no crash.
- $278.40 every 4 weeks, delivered. Free shipping.
- Your first box comes with a Bonus Mixed Slab. That's 120 cans in the first box, while this batch lasts. One per customer.
- Pause, skip or cancel online, anytime.
Build your Crew Box. Working solo? Your first slab comes with a Bonus Mixed 8 Pack.
Early starts need a stocked fridge more than anyone
A crew that starts at 4:30 is hungry and flat well before smoko. If that's your site, read our guide to getting through a 4:30 start and pass it round.
Built for the 4:30 crew.
FAQ
What is a crib room?
A crib room is the site lunch room, the place a crew eats and takes smoko. The term is common on construction and mining sites in Australia.
What should be in a crib room fridge?
Cold water, milk, a few spare lunch items for whoever forgot theirs, something cold that isn't an energy drink, and cans for the back half of the shift. Clear it out every Friday.
How many cans does a crew of four need?
If everyone has one a day on shift days, four people on a five-day week go through about 20 cans a week. The TILT Crew Box is 96 cans every 4 weeks, built for a crew of 3 to 4.
Can I pause or cancel a Crew Box?
Yes. You can pause, skip or cancel online, anytime.
Built for the shift. See the Crew Box.
For the label readers: 105.6mg of natural caffeine and 198mg of L-theanine in a 330ml can, 3.7g of sugar and 18 calories. Vegan and gluten-free. No artificial colours or preservatives. Every ingredient and milligram is printed on the can. Contains caffeine. Not recommended for children, pregnant or lactating women, or individuals sensitive to caffeine. Consume no more than 1 can per day.