Opinion ID: 2978165
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Heading: Multi-Flow and its employees

Text: Multi-Flow is a wholesale distributor of fountain-beverage products, including soft drinks, juices, and the gases used to dispense such beverages. While it does not sell beer, Multi-Flow performs the service of cleaning beer lines. It provides its products and services to bars, restaurants, and nightclubs in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. Multi-Flow’s general manager, along with two area managers and a warehouse manager, oversees the company’s operations from Multi-Flow’s Toledo, Ohio facility. There, Multi-Flow employs two installers, four service technicians, two beer-line cleaners, seven drivers, and two floaters. Each of these positions is described below: Installers: The two installers set up the beverage equipment necessary to dispense soft drinks, beer, or liquor at a customer’s place of business. Service technicians: The four service technicians are responsible for maintaining the -2- Multi-Flow Dispensers of Toledo, Inc. v. NLRB No(s) 08-2360/2446 beverage equipment and providing necessary repairs. Beer-line cleaners: The two beer-line cleaners flush out customer’s beer dispensing equipment as directed by state regulations. Drivers: The seven drivers deliver soft-drink syrups, juice products, and carbon-dioxide gas to customers. Each driver is assigned to one of seven routes that make up Multi-Flow’s service territory. Drivers use hand-held computers to invoice customers and manage inventory. Floaters: The two floaters fill in as necessary to perform any of the above duties.