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Beekeeper

Blue Ridge Apiaries, LLC

Hudson, NC

$12.78 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+18283947641
Email address to Apply:
ryan@blueridgeapiaries.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
3
Job Duties:
Duties may include: All duties will be performed under direct supervision. Workers will be involved in all aspects of commercial honey production and hive management including but not limited to: swarm management, queen-related work, harvesting, medicating, feeding, supering, and splitting of colonies. Worker will assist in the moving of colonies, preparation and staging of equipment required in the field, maintaining vegetation and electric fences in and around bee yards. Worker must wear protective clothing such as veils, gloves, and suits provided by the employer. The worker must use smokes, hive tools, and other equipment properly to safely access the colonies as instructed & other related Beekeeper activities as per SOC/OES 45-2093 (onetonline.org). Possible weekend/holiday work.
Job Classification:
45-2093.00 - Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
6
Special Requirements:
Must be 18 years of age. Worker has 3 days from date of hire to show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Static strength; exert max muscle force to lift, push, pull, unload, carry objects up to 80lbs (possible 2-person); may climb, walk, stand, reach, balance, sit, stoop, bend, squat, wash, clean: equip, grounds, area. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Possible background check post hire at employer's expense.Variable weather conditions may apply. Worker must be able to obtain a valid US Driver's License within 2 weeks of reporting to work and possess/maintain a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). Bonus potential based on work performance at the sole discretion of the employer. Employees are expected to keep employer-provided vehicles clean and free of ... See attached Addendum C.
Number of Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Blue Ridge Apiaries, LLC
Location:
Hudson, NC 28638

Worksite

Address:
3465 Little Gunpowder Creek, Hudson, NC 28638

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-25347-480452
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
H-2A workers will be offered $11.09/hr. The employer may choose to pay experienced workers, regardless of origin, more than the published minimum wage rate
Date Posted:
1/6/2026
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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