Beekeeper - Gallberry Honey Production & Almond Prep
Employer
14212 US Highway 90
Sanderson, FL 32087
United States
Job description
World Honey Market LLC seeks seasonal beekeepers in Florida from August 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027. All work is performed in Florida; workers do not travel to California. Duties: inspect colonies for strength, brood, queen status, and disease; winterize hives by consolidating colonies, feeding sugar syrup and pollen substitute, and reducing entrances for the Florida fall and winter; treat for mites and disease; rear, mark, and replace queens; make splits and combine weak colonies; build and strengthen hives in January for shipment to California almond pollination; manage the spring gallberry honey flow, including adding supers and extracting honey; load, secure, transport, place, and relocate hives among apiary yards; and assemble, paint, repair, clean, and sterilize hive equipment. Work is outdoors in varied weather with frequent bending, lifting, and repetitive motion. Must lift up to 75 pounds, tolerate a warm climate and stinging insects, and wear provided protective equipment. Applicants must not have an allergy to bee stings or hive products. Schedules vary with weather; Saturday work is required."
Special Requirements
This position requires a minimum of 3 months of experience in beekeeping, handling both manual and mechanized tasks specific to beekeeping. Saturday work is required. Beekeepers must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs., perform repetitive tasks in a warm climate, and have tolerance for working around stinging insects.