Distiller wanted. We make alcohol things.

[Blaum Bros. Distilling Co.]

Blaum Bros. Distilling Co. is a wholly family-owned, 5 year old distillery located in historic Galena, IL. We distill a variety of spirits such as vodka, gin, rum, and absinthe — but our primary production is focused on bourbon, rye, and malt whisky. We are into other types of ill ish, like music, movies, and creating/prolonging awkward moments. Like this moment. Right now.

 

Our Philosophy:

Founded by actual brothers that don’t beat the hell out of each other often, we take our spirits seriously; not ourselves. We don’t do anything the cheap or easy way, as we truly strive to create the best version of each spirit we make. If you’re into taking shortcuts for the sake of it, please don’t apply. Unless you are able to find a new shortcut the local Mexican restaurant. Cause we can tear up some queso. We enjoy the spicy salsa as well — it has this ripe freshness to it.  Hmmmm. It’s not too spicy really, but it creeps up on you. In a good way.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities to Include (but are not limited to): 

• Report to Chief Distiller/Blender, and work well with other fellow production comrades

• Engage in shenanigans that are cheeky and fun. No shenanigans that are cruel and tragic

• Mash and control fermentation on our 2000L system

• Distill on our 2000L Kothe hybrid still, 400L Hoga pot still, and our cute little 20L R&D pot still. She’s adorable

• Perform daily quality assurance/quality control responsibilities 

• Manage inventory and keep detailed records

• Perform all duties within compliance of safety policy

• Oh, help maintain safety policy within the scope of OSHA standards

• Perform all daily duties and record keeping within TTB regulations

• Create and maintain raw materials and operate heavy machinery, such as fork lift, pick up truck, and light cycles (if needed)

• Proof, blend, barrel, and bottle all types of spirits

• Clean all production equipment

• Create, follow, and maintain SOPs

• Pour and educate at offsite events

 

Applicant Qualifications 

• 1-3 years of previous distilling or brewing experience preferred, but not required.

• Experience with TTB reporting software such as Whiskey Systems and/or Distillery Solutions (now Five x 5 Solutions) is preferred, but not required

• Strong organizational and project management skills (no, this is not from a boiler plate job ad…. This is crucial and critical, and those two words are very similar).

• Ability to work autonomously, with little direction.

• Lack of an ego. We don’t have or tolerate those too well here.

• Be able to live and work within a geographical oddity. Two weeks from everywhere!

• Ability to have a flexible schedule, within reason.

 

 

Physical Requirements:

Bending/Stooping/Kneeling 

Climbing

Lifting-Heavy (50-70 Lbs) 

Reaching/Pulling/Pushing 

Standing and Walking 

Contortionsim, definitely not required, but if you can do this, please let us put it on Instagram.

 

 

Pay:

Commensurate with skills, qualifications, and needs. Happy to discuss during an interview.

 

 

Misc:

This job ad was written in a kind of obsolete vernacular. Wildcat… pkow.

 

 

Contact:

Please email your resume to mike@blaumbros.com.  Please also include a promotional video or poor photoshop job of you doing something awkward if you so desire.